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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.08, 7,225.52 and 2,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.08, 7,225.52 and 2,477.76 is: 3,713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.08 : 7,225.52 = 2,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.08/7,225.52 = 2,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.08x = 7,225.52 × 2,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.08x = 17,903,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903,104.44/4,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.50

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