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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.74, 7,213.28 and 2,468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.74, 7,213.28 and 2,468.11 is: 3,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.74 : 7,213.28 = 2,468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.74/7,213.28 = 2,468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.74x = 7,213.28 × 2,468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.74x = 17,803,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,168.50/4,808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.25

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