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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.83, 7,234.38 and 2,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.83, 7,234.38 and 2,359.62 is: 3,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.83 : 7,234.38 = 2,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.83/7,234.38 = 2,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.83x = 7,234.38 × 2,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.83x = 17,070,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,387.74/4,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.50

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