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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.36, 7,273.13 and 2,384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.36, 7,273.13 and 2,384.64 is: 3,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.36 : 7,273.13 = 2,384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.36/7,273.13 = 2,384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.36x = 7,273.13 × 2,384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.36x = 17,343,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,784.80/4,851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.04

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