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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.78, 7,257.42 and 2,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.78, 7,257.42 and 2,371.68 is: 3,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.78 : 7,257.42 = 2,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.78/7,257.42 = 2,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.78x = 7,257.42 × 2,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.78x = 17,212,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,277.87/4,836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.62

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