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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.06, 7,298.88 and 2,403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.06, 7,298.88 and 2,403.99 is: 3,601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.06 : 7,298.88 = 2,403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.06/7,298.88 = 2,403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.06x = 7,298.88 × 2,403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.06x = 17,546,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,434.53/4,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.44

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