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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.28, 7,354.35 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.28, 7,354.35 and 2,436 is: 3,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.28 : 7,354.35 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.28/7,354.35 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.28x = 7,354.35 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.28x = 17,915,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915,196.60/4,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.21

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