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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.63, 7,258.59 and 2,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.63, 7,258.59 and 2,373.53 is: 3,560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.63 : 7,258.59 = 2,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.63/7,258.59 = 2,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.63x = 7,258.59 × 2,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.63x = 17,228,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,481.12/4,838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.61

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