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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.47, 7,241.17 and 2,487.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.47, 7,241.17 and 2,487.75 is: 3,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.47 : 7,241.17 = 2,487.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.47/7,241.17 = 2,487.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.47x = 7,241.17 × 2,487.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.47x = 18,014,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,220.67/4,828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.83

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