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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,896.33, 7,345.31 and 2,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,896.33, 7,345.31 and 2,431.23 is: 3,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,896.33 : 7,345.31 = 2,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,896.33/7,345.31 = 2,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,896.33x = 7,345.31 × 2,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,896.33x = 17,858,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,125.88/4,896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.25

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