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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.76, 7,295.97 and 2,365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.76, 7,295.97 and 2,365.91 is: 3,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.76 : 7,295.97 = 2,365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.76/7,295.97 = 2,365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.76x = 7,295.97 × 2,365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.76x = 17,261,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261,608.13/4,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.30

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