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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.96, 7,283.79 and 2,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.96, 7,283.79 and 2,390.52 is: 3,586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.96 : 7,283.79 = 2,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.96/7,283.79 = 2,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.96x = 7,283.79 × 2,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.96x = 17,412,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412,045.67/4,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.44

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