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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.78, 7,246.74 and 2,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.78, 7,246.74 and 2,363.90 is: 3,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.78 : 7,246.74 = 2,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.78/7,246.74 = 2,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.78x = 7,246.74 × 2,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.78x = 17,130,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,130,568.69/4,832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.66

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