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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.44, 7,251.48 and 2,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.44, 7,251.48 and 2,235.84 is: 3,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.44 : 7,251.48 = 2,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.44/7,251.48 = 2,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.44x = 7,251.48 × 2,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.44x = 16,213,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213,149.04/4,831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.76

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