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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.64, 7,254.18 and 2,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.64, 7,254.18 and 2,238.84 is: 3,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.64 : 7,254.18 = 2,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.64/7,254.18 = 2,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.64x = 7,254.18 × 2,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.64x = 16,240,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,948.35/4,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.59

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