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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.29, 7,251.84 and 2,367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.29, 7,251.84 and 2,367.64 is: 3,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.29 : 7,251.84 = 2,367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.29/7,251.84 = 2,367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.29x = 7,251.84 × 2,367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.29x = 17,169,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,169,746.46/4,835.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.92

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