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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.58, 7,244.46 and 2,637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.58, 7,244.46 and 2,637.26 is: 3,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.58 : 7,244.46 = 2,637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.58/7,244.46 = 2,637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.58x = 7,244.46 × 2,637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.58x = 19,105,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,105,524.58/4,831.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.30

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