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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.48, 7,269.72 and 2,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.48, 7,269.72 and 2,506.76 is: 3,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.48 : 7,269.72 = 2,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.48/7,269.72 = 2,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.48x = 7,269.72 × 2,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.48x = 18,223,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,443.31/4,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.36

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