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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.48, 7,270.42 and 2,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.48, 7,270.42 and 2,381.44 is: 3,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.48 : 7,270.42 = 2,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.48/7,270.42 = 2,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.48x = 7,270.42 × 2,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.48x = 17,314,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,069.00/4,846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.50

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