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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.88, 6,823.20 and 2,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.88, 6,823.20 and 2,357 is: 3,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.88 : 6,823.20 = 2,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.88/6,823.20 = 2,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.88x = 6,823.20 × 2,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.88x = 16,082,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082,282.40/4,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.33

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