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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.83, 7,325.41 and 2,351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.83, 7,325.41 and 2,351.59 is: 3,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.83 : 7,325.41 = 2,351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.83/7,325.41 = 2,351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.83x = 7,325.41 × 2,351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.83x = 17,226,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,312.52/4,885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.77

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