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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.21, 7,211.27 and 2,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.21, 7,211.27 and 2,465.04 is: 3,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.21 : 7,211.27 = 2,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.21/7,211.27 = 2,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.21x = 7,211.27 × 2,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.21x = 17,776,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,776,069.00/4,806.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.56

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