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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.49, 7,182.83 and 2,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.49, 7,182.83 and 2,325.12 is: 3,482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.49 : 7,182.83 = 2,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.49/7,182.83 = 2,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.49x = 7,182.83 × 2,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.49x = 16,700,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700,930.06/4,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.64

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