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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.70, 7,241.42 and 2,488.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.70, 7,241.42 and 2,488.41 is: 3,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.70 : 7,241.42 = 2,488.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.70/7,241.42 = 2,488.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.70x = 7,241.42 × 2,488.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.70x = 18,019,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,621.94/4,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.32

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