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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.58, 7,242.87 and 2,636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.58, 7,242.87 and 2,636.11 is: 3,954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.58 : 7,242.87 = 2,636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.58/7,242.87 = 2,636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.58x = 7,242.87 × 2,636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.58x = 19,093,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,093,006.15/4,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.17

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