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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.15, 7,250.55 and 2,365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.15, 7,250.55 and 2,365.63 is: 3,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.15 : 7,250.55 = 2,365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.15/7,250.55 = 2,365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.15x = 7,250.55 × 2,365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.15x = 17,152,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,118.60/4,832.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.58

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