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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.62, 7,220.58 and 2,477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.62, 7,220.58 and 2,477.58 is: 3,709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.62 : 7,220.58 = 2,477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.62/7,220.58 = 2,477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.62x = 7,220.58 × 2,477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.62x = 17,889,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889,564.60/4,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.51

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