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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.05, 7,224.59 and 2,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.05, 7,224.59 and 2,353.08 is: 3,526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.05 : 7,224.59 = 2,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.05/7,224.59 = 2,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.05x = 7,224.59 × 2,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.05x = 17,000,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,071.21/4,821.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.22

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