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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.57, 7,231.51 and 2,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.57, 7,231.51 and 2,355.64 is: 3,527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.57 : 7,231.51 = 2,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.57/7,231.51 = 2,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.57x = 7,231.51 × 2,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.57x = 17,034,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,834.22/4,828.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.93

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