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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.36, 7,232.10 and 2,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.36, 7,232.10 and 2,358.04 is: 3,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.36 : 7,232.10 = 2,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.36/7,232.10 = 2,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.36x = 7,232.10 × 2,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.36x = 17,053,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,581.08/4,828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.96

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