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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.97, 7,310.81 and 2,412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.97, 7,310.81 and 2,412.13 is: 3,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.97 : 7,310.81 = 2,412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.97/7,310.81 = 2,412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.97x = 7,310.81 × 2,412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.97x = 17,634,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634,612.02/4,877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.15

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