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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.80, 7,246.58 and 2,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.80, 7,246.58 and 2,364.14 is: 3,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.80 : 7,246.58 = 2,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.80/7,246.58 = 2,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.80x = 7,246.58 × 2,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.80x = 17,131,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,929.64/4,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.66

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