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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.35, 7,298.81 and 2,523.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.35, 7,298.81 and 2,523.09 is: 3,785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.35 : 7,298.81 = 2,523.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.35/7,298.81 = 2,523.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.35x = 7,298.81 × 2,523.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.35x = 18,415,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415,560.83/4,864.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.82

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