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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.64, 7,213.48 and 2,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.64, 7,213.48 and 2,468.60 is: 3,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.64 : 7,213.48 = 2,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.64/7,213.48 = 2,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.64x = 7,213.48 × 2,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.64x = 17,807,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,160.66/4,806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.70

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