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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.46, 7,343.55 and 2,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.46, 7,343.55 and 2,433.30 is: 3,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.46 : 7,343.55 = 2,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.46/7,343.55 = 2,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.46x = 7,343.55 × 2,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.46x = 17,869,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,869,060.22/4,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.66

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