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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.67, 7,252.48 and 2,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.67, 7,252.48 and 2,368 is: 3,551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.67 : 7,252.48 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.67/7,252.48 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.67x = 7,252.48 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.67x = 17,173,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173,872.64/4,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.50

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