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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.38, 7,232.26 and 2,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.38, 7,232.26 and 2,355.70 is: 3,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.38 : 7,232.26 = 2,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.38/7,232.26 = 2,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.38x = 7,232.26 × 2,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.38x = 17,037,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037,034.88/4,823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.18

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