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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.64, 7,266.08 and 2,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.64, 7,266.08 and 2,378.52 is: 3,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.64 : 7,266.08 = 2,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.64/7,266.08 = 2,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.64x = 7,266.08 × 2,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.64x = 17,282,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,516.60/4,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.08

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