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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.50, 7,235.94 and 2,357.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.50, 7,235.94 and 2,357.43 is: 3,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.50 : 7,235.94 = 2,357.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.50/7,235.94 = 2,357.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.50x = 7,235.94 × 2,357.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.50x = 17,058,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,222.03/4,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.02

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