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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.38, 7,235.26 and 2,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.38, 7,235.26 and 2,357.70 is: 3,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.38 : 7,235.26 = 2,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.38/7,235.26 = 2,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.38x = 7,235.26 × 2,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.38x = 17,058,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,572.50/4,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.18

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