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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.46, 7,241.57 and 3,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.46, 7,241.57 and 3,955.44 is: 5,928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.46 : 7,241.57 = 3,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.46/7,241.57 = 3,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.46x = 7,241.57 × 3,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.46x = 28,643,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,643,617.85/4,831.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.57

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