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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.84, 7,365.60 and 2,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.84, 7,365.60 and 2,315.52 is: 3,472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.84 : 7,365.60 = 2,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.84/7,365.60 = 2,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.84x = 7,365.60 × 2,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.84x = 17,055,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,194.11/4,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.26

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