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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.78, 7,205.91 and 2,465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.78, 7,205.91 and 2,465.49 is: 3,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.78 : 7,205.91 = 2,465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.78/7,205.91 = 2,465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.78x = 7,205.91 × 2,465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.78x = 17,766,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,766,099.05/4,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.05

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