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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.76, 7,423.16 and 2,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.76, 7,423.16 and 2,350.28 is: 3,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.76 : 7,423.16 = 2,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.76/7,423.16 = 2,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.76x = 7,423.16 × 2,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.76x = 17,446,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,504.48/4,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.43

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