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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.36, 7,354.24 and 2,438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.36, 7,354.24 and 2,438.26 is: 3,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.36 : 7,354.24 = 2,438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.36/7,354.24 = 2,438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.36x = 7,354.24 × 2,438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.36x = 17,931,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931,549.22/4,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.50

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