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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.36, 7,196.10 and 2,333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.36, 7,196.10 and 2,333.98 is: 3,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.36 : 7,196.10 = 2,333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.36/7,196.10 = 2,333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.36x = 7,196.10 × 2,333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.36x = 16,795,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795,553.48/4,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.90

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