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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.83, 7,242.83 and 2,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.83, 7,242.83 and 2,364.08 is: 3,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.83 : 7,242.83 = 2,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.83/7,242.83 = 2,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.83x = 7,242.83 × 2,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.83x = 17,122,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,581.51/4,830.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.44

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