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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.78, 7,237.74 and 2,357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.78, 7,237.74 and 2,357.90 is: 3,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.78 : 7,237.74 = 2,357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.78/7,237.74 = 2,357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.78x = 7,237.74 × 2,357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.78x = 17,065,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065,867.15/4,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.66

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