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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.36, 7,351.24 and 2,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.36, 7,351.24 and 2,436.26 is: 3,652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.36 : 7,351.24 = 2,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.36/7,351.24 = 2,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.36x = 7,351.24 × 2,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.36x = 17,909,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909,576.33/4,903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.51

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