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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,879.26, 7,316.64 and 2,413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,879.26, 7,316.64 and 2,413.08 is: 3,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,879.26 : 7,316.64 = 2,413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,879.26/7,316.64 = 2,413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,879.26x = 7,316.64 × 2,413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,879.26x = 17,655,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655,637.65/4,879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.51

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