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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.45, 7,238.80 and 2,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.45, 7,238.80 and 2,604.24 is: 3,905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.45 : 7,238.80 = 2,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.45/7,238.80 = 2,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.45x = 7,238.80 × 2,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.45x = 18,851,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,566.00/4,826.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.89

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