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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.68, 7,252.38 and 2,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.68, 7,252.38 and 2,366.92 is: 3,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.68 : 7,252.38 = 2,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.68/7,252.38 = 2,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.68x = 7,252.38 × 2,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.68x = 17,165,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,803.27/4,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.03

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