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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.71, 7,232.79 and 2,486.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.71, 7,232.79 and 2,486.83 is: 3,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.71 : 7,232.79 = 2,486.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.71/7,232.79 = 2,486.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.71x = 7,232.79 × 2,486.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.71x = 17,986,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,719.16/4,825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.27

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