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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.61, 7,225.09 and 2,480.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.61, 7,225.09 and 2,480.55 is: 3,713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.61 : 7,225.09 = 2,480.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.61/7,225.09 = 2,480.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.61x = 7,225.09 × 2,480.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.61x = 17,922,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,197.00/4,825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.98

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