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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.13, 7,235.38 and 2,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.13, 7,235.38 and 2,357.06 is: 3,534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.13 : 7,235.38 = 2,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.13/7,235.38 = 2,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.13x = 7,235.38 × 2,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.13x = 17,054,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,191.76/4,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.46

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