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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.38, 7,255.52 and 2,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.38, 7,255.52 and 2,240.14 is: 3,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.38 : 7,255.52 = 2,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.38/7,255.52 = 2,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.38x = 7,255.52 × 2,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.38x = 16,253,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,380.57/4,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.35

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