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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.68, 7,250.88 and 2,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.68, 7,250.88 and 2,365.92 is: 3,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.68 : 7,250.88 = 2,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.68/7,250.88 = 2,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.68x = 7,250.88 × 2,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.68x = 17,155,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155,002.01/4,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.53

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