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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.97, 7,298.76 and 2,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.97, 7,298.76 and 2,404.40 is: 3,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.97 : 7,298.76 = 2,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.97/7,298.76 = 2,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.97x = 7,298.76 × 2,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.97x = 17,549,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549,138.54/4,867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.02

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