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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.53, 7,235.85 and 2,356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.53, 7,235.85 and 2,356.65 is: 3,533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.53 : 7,235.85 = 2,356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.53/7,235.85 = 2,356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.53x = 7,235.85 × 2,356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.53x = 17,052,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,365.90/4,825.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.78

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