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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.40, 7,255.12 and 2,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.40, 7,255.12 and 2,063.36 is: 3,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.40 : 7,255.12 = 2,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.40/7,255.12 = 2,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.40x = 7,255.12 × 2,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.40x = 14,969,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,924.40/4,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.26

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