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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.30, 7,254.45 and 2,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.30, 7,254.45 and 2,237.82 is: 3,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.30 : 7,254.45 = 2,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.30/7,254.45 = 2,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.30x = 7,254.45 × 2,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.30x = 16,234,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,153.30/4,836.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.73

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