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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,833.80, 7,238.82 and 2,360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,833.80, 7,238.82 and 2,360.66 is: 3,535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,833.80 : 7,238.82 = 2,360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,833.80/7,238.82 = 2,360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,833.80x = 7,238.82 × 2,360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,833.80x = 17,088,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,088,392.82/4,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.19

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