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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.67, 7,232.72 and 2,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.67, 7,232.72 and 2,358.56 is: 3,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.67 : 7,232.72 = 2,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.67/7,232.72 = 2,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.67x = 7,232.72 × 2,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.67x = 17,058,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,810.37/4,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.95

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