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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.29, 7,245.86 and 2,363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.29, 7,245.86 and 2,363.63 is: 3,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.29 : 7,245.86 = 2,363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.29/7,245.86 = 2,363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.29x = 7,245.86 × 2,363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.29x = 17,126,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,126,484.02/4,831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.91

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