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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,896.26, 7,346.92 and 2,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,896.26, 7,346.92 and 2,431.03 is: 3,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,896.26 : 7,346.92 = 2,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,896.26/7,346.92 = 2,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,896.26x = 7,346.92 × 2,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,896.26x = 17,860,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,860,570.64/4,896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.80

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