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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.44, 7,445.16 and 2,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.44, 7,445.16 and 2,358.48 is: 3,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.44 : 7,445.16 = 2,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.44/7,445.16 = 2,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.44x = 7,445.16 × 2,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.44x = 17,559,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559,260.96/4,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.72

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