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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.70, 7,266.15 and 2,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.70, 7,266.15 and 2,506.80 is: 3,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.70 : 7,266.15 = 2,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.70/7,266.15 = 2,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.70x = 7,266.15 × 2,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.70x = 18,214,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,214,784.82/4,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.41

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