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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.07, 7,278.14 and 2,385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.07, 7,278.14 and 2,385.65 is: 3,580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.07 : 7,278.14 = 2,385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.07/7,278.14 = 2,385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.07x = 7,278.14 × 2,385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.07x = 17,363,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,046.37/4,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.70

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