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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.28, 7,436.54 and 2,323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.28, 7,436.54 and 2,323.43 is: 3,485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.28 : 7,436.54 = 2,323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.28/7,436.54 = 2,323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.28x = 7,436.54 × 2,323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.28x = 17,278,287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,287.11/4,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.44

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