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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.66, 7,245.29 and 2,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.66, 7,245.29 and 2,362.13 is: 3,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.66 : 7,245.29 = 2,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.66/7,245.29 = 2,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.66x = 7,245.29 × 2,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.66x = 17,114,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,114,327.34/4,828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.32

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