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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.76, 7,207.56 and 2,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.76, 7,207.56 and 2,465.80 is: 3,697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.76 : 7,207.56 = 2,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.76/7,207.56 = 2,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.76x = 7,207.56 × 2,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.76x = 17,772,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772,401.45/4,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.38

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