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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,840.64, 7,261.58 and 2,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,840.64, 7,261.58 and 2,375.52 is: 3,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,840.64 : 7,261.58 = 2,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,840.64/7,261.58 = 2,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,840.64x = 7,261.58 × 2,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,840.64x = 17,250,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,028.52/4,840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.58

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