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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.55, 7,237.80 and 2,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.55, 7,237.80 and 2,362.13 is: 3,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.55 : 7,237.80 = 2,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.55/7,237.80 = 2,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.55x = 7,237.80 × 2,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.55x = 17,096,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,588.33/4,826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.20

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