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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.90, 7,246.35 and 2,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.90, 7,246.35 and 2,366.10 is: 3,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.90 : 7,246.35 = 2,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.90/7,246.35 = 2,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.90x = 7,246.35 × 2,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.90x = 17,145,588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145,588.74/4,830.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.15

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