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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.95, 7,237.04 and 3,438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.95, 7,237.04 and 3,438.68 is: 5,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.95 : 7,237.04 = 3,438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.95/7,237.04 = 3,438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.95x = 7,237.04 × 3,438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.95x = 24,885,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,811.33/4,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.95

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