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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.11, 7,161.35 and 2,438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.11, 7,161.35 and 2,438.06 is: 3,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.11 : 7,161.35 = 2,438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.11/7,161.35 = 2,438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.11x = 7,161.35 × 2,438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.11x = 17,459,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459,765.17/4,783.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.30

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