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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.78, 7,262.70 and 2,375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.78, 7,262.70 and 2,375.96 is: 3,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.78 : 7,262.70 = 2,375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.78/7,262.70 = 2,375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.78x = 7,262.70 × 2,375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.78x = 17,255,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,884.69/4,841.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.95

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