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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.39, 7,306.91 and 2,409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.39, 7,306.91 and 2,409.32 is: 3,609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.39 : 7,306.91 = 2,409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.39/7,306.91 = 2,409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.39x = 7,306.91 × 2,409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.39x = 17,604,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604,690.62/4,877.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.45

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