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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.68, 7,316.56 and 2,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.68, 7,316.56 and 2,411.44 is: 3,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.68 : 7,316.56 = 2,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.68/7,316.56 = 2,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.68x = 7,316.56 × 2,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.68x = 17,643,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,643,445.45/4,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.66

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