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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.36, 7,206.96 and 2,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.36, 7,206.96 and 2,609.52 is: 3,915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.36 : 7,206.96 = 2,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.36/7,206.96 = 2,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.36x = 7,206.96 × 2,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.36x = 18,806,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,806,706.26/4,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.32

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