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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.98, 7,253.68 and 2,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.98, 7,253.68 and 2,335.55 is: 3,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.98 : 7,253.68 = 2,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.98/7,253.68 = 2,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.98x = 7,253.68 × 2,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.98x = 16,941,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941,284.38/4,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.01

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