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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.38, 7,244.73 and 2,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.38, 7,244.73 and 2,363.31 is: 3,543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.38 : 7,244.73 = 2,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.38/7,244.73 = 2,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.38x = 7,244.73 × 2,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.38x = 17,121,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121,542.86/4,831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.82

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