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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.20, 7,252.80 and 2,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.20, 7,252.80 and 2,371.60 is: 3,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.20 : 7,252.80 = 2,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.20/7,252.80 = 2,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.20x = 7,252.80 × 2,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.20x = 17,200,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,740.48/4,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.40

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