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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.33, 7,212.95 and 2,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.33, 7,212.95 and 2,466.16 is: 3,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.33 : 7,212.95 = 2,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.33/7,212.95 = 2,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.33x = 7,212.95 × 2,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.33x = 17,788,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788,294.94/4,807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.24

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