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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.38, 7,283.97 and 3,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.38, 7,283.97 and 3,542.70 is: 5,304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.38 : 7,283.97 = 3,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.38/7,283.97 = 3,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.38x = 7,283.97 × 3,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.38x = 25,804,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,804,920.52/4,864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.87

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