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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.03, 7,266.85 and 2,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.03, 7,266.85 and 2,378.52 is: 3,568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.03 : 7,266.85 = 2,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.03/7,266.85 = 2,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.03x = 7,266.85 × 2,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.03x = 17,284,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,342.12/4,844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.18

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