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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.36, 7,307.68 and 2,409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.36, 7,307.68 and 2,409.16 is: 3,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.36 : 7,307.68 = 2,409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.36/7,307.68 = 2,409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.36x = 7,307.68 × 2,409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.36x = 17,605,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605,370.35/4,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.09

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