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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.61, 7,276.65 and 2,477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.61, 7,276.65 and 2,477.39 is: 3,716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.61 : 7,276.65 = 2,477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.61/7,276.65 = 2,477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.61x = 7,276.65 × 2,477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.61x = 18,027,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,099.94/4,850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.46

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