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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.70, 7,423.05 and 2,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.70, 7,423.05 and 2,356.70 is: 3,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.70 : 7,423.05 = 2,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.70/7,423.05 = 2,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.70x = 7,423.05 × 2,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.70x = 17,493,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,901.94/4,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.05

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