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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.50, 7,238.94 and 2,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.50, 7,238.94 and 2,359.44 is: 3,538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.50 : 7,238.94 = 2,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.50/7,238.94 = 2,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.50x = 7,238.94 × 2,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.50x = 17,079,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,844.59/4,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.03

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