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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.36, 7,478.06 and 2,352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.36, 7,478.06 and 2,352.02 is: 3,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.36 : 7,478.06 = 2,352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.36/7,478.06 = 2,352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.36x = 7,478.06 × 2,352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.36x = 17,588,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,546.68/4,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.04

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