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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.08, 7,292.88 and 2,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.08, 7,292.88 and 2,364.60 is: 3,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.08 : 7,292.88 = 2,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.08/7,292.88 = 2,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.08x = 7,292.88 × 2,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.08x = 17,244,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,744.05/4,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.32

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