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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,820.34, 7,230.46 and 2,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,820.34, 7,230.46 and 2,481 is: 3,721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,820.34 : 7,230.46 = 2,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,820.34/7,230.46 = 2,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,820.34x = 7,230.46 × 2,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,820.34x = 17,938,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,938,771.26/4,820.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.47

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