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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.56, 7,318.94 and 2,415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.56, 7,318.94 and 2,415.83 is: 3,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.56 : 7,318.94 = 2,415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.56/7,318.94 = 2,415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.56x = 7,318.94 × 2,415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.56x = 17,681,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,266.15/4,881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.06

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