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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.56, 7,180.38 and 2,322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.56, 7,180.38 and 2,322.54 is: 3,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.56 : 7,180.38 = 2,322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.56/7,180.38 = 2,322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.56x = 7,180.38 × 2,322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.56x = 16,676,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,719.77/4,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.07

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