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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.60, 7,272.94 and 2,382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.60, 7,272.94 and 2,382.19 is: 3,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.60 : 7,272.94 = 2,382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.60/7,272.94 = 2,382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.60x = 7,272.94 × 2,382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.60x = 17,325,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,476.66/4,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.51

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