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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.85, 7,274.81 and 2,383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.85, 7,274.81 and 2,383.43 is: 3,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.85 : 7,274.81 = 2,383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.85/7,274.81 = 2,383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.85x = 7,274.81 × 2,383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.85x = 17,339,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339,000.40/4,846.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.38

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