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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.68, 7,232.52 and 2,517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.68, 7,232.52 and 2,517.68 is: 3,776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.68 : 7,232.52 = 2,517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.68/7,232.52 = 2,517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.68x = 7,232.52 × 2,517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.68x = 18,209,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,170.95/4,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.52

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