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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.56, 7,255.38 and 2,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.56, 7,255.38 and 2,369.68 is: 3,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.56 : 7,255.38 = 2,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.56/7,255.38 = 2,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.56x = 7,255.38 × 2,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.56x = 17,192,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,928.88/4,838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.32

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