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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.81, 7,240.33 and 2,361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.81, 7,240.33 and 2,361.65 is: 3,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.81 : 7,240.33 = 2,361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.81/7,240.33 = 2,361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.81x = 7,240.33 × 2,361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.81x = 17,099,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099,113.54/4,834.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.67

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