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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,889.64, 7,335.54 and 2,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,889.64, 7,335.54 and 2,425.08 is: 3,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,889.64 : 7,335.54 = 2,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,889.64/7,335.54 = 2,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,889.64x = 7,335.54 × 2,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,889.64x = 17,789,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789,271.34/4,889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.16

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