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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.70, 7,247.61 and 2,522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.70, 7,247.61 and 2,522.94 is: 3,783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.70 : 7,247.61 = 2,522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.70/7,247.61 = 2,522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.70x = 7,247.61 × 2,522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.70x = 18,285,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285,285.17/4,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.66

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