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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.97, 7,248.45 and 3,449.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.97, 7,248.45 and 3,449.23 is: 5,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.97 : 7,248.45 = 3,449.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.97/7,248.45 = 3,449.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.97x = 7,248.45 × 3,449.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.97x = 25,001,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001,571.19/4,837.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.78

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