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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.84, 7,358.72 and 2,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.84, 7,358.72 and 2,307.36 is: 3,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.84 : 7,358.72 = 2,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.84/7,358.72 = 2,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.84x = 7,358.72 × 2,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.84x = 16,979,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979,216.18/4,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.02

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