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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.59, 7,361.78 and 2,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.59, 7,361.78 and 2,443.25 is: 3,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.59 : 7,361.78 = 2,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.59/7,361.78 = 2,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.59x = 7,361.78 × 2,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.59x = 17,986,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,619.96/4,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.81

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