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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.30, 7,232.91 and 2,356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.30, 7,232.91 and 2,356.72 is: 3,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.30 : 7,232.91 = 2,356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.30/7,232.91 = 2,356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.30x = 7,232.91 × 2,356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.30x = 17,045,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,943.66/4,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.62

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