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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.95, 7,262.82 and 2,624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.95, 7,262.82 and 2,624.69 is: 3,933.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.95 : 7,262.82 = 2,624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.95/7,262.82 = 2,624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.95x = 7,262.82 × 2,624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.95x = 19,062,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,669.18/4,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.74

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