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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.05, 7,243.64 and 2,362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.05, 7,243.64 and 2,362.78 is: 3,542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.05 : 7,243.64 = 2,362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.05/7,243.64 = 2,362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.05x = 7,243.64 × 2,362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.05x = 17,115,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115,127.72/4,831.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.73

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