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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.44, 7,443.66 and 2,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.44, 7,443.66 and 2,357.48 is: 3,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.44 : 7,443.66 = 2,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.44/7,443.66 = 2,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.44x = 7,443.66 × 2,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.44x = 17,548,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,279.58/4,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.22

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