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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.40, 7,217.35 and 2,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.40, 7,217.35 and 2,348.32 is: 3,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.40 : 7,217.35 = 2,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.40/7,217.35 = 2,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.40x = 7,217.35 × 2,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.40x = 16,948,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948,647.35/4,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.60

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