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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.39, 7,214.36 and 2,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.39, 7,214.36 and 2,346.32 is: 3,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.39 : 7,214.36 = 2,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.39/7,214.36 = 2,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.39x = 7,214.36 × 2,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.39x = 16,927,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927,149.35/4,809.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.60

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