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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.84, 7,270.56 and 2,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.84, 7,270.56 and 2,535.72 is: 3,804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.84 : 7,270.56 = 2,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.84/7,270.56 = 2,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.84x = 7,270.56 × 2,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.84x = 18,436,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,436,104.40/4,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.52

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