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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,649.40, 11,473.70 and 2,454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,649.40, 11,473.70 and 2,454.88 is: 3,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,649.40 : 11,473.70 = 2,454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,649.40/11,473.70 = 2,454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,649.40x = 11,473.70 × 2,454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,649.40x = 28,166,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,556.66/7,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.19

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