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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.46, 7,235.78 and 1,360.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.46, 7,235.78 and 1,360.71 is: 2,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.46 : 7,235.78 = 1,360.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.46/7,235.78 = 1,360.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.46x = 7,235.78 × 1,360.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.46x = 9,845,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,791.40/4,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.23

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