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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.54, 7,247.84 and 2,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.54, 7,247.84 and 2,365.82 is: 3,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.54 : 7,247.84 = 2,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.54/7,247.84 = 2,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.54x = 7,247.84 × 2,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.54x = 17,147,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147,036.76/4,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.25

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