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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.67, 7,313.32 and 2,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.67, 7,313.32 and 2,413.60 is: 3,615.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.67 : 7,313.32 = 2,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.67/7,313.32 = 2,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.67x = 7,313.32 × 2,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.67x = 17,651,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,429.15/4,881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.86

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