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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.28, 7,196.90 and 2,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.28, 7,196.90 and 2,332.17 is: 3,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.28 : 7,196.90 = 2,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.28/7,196.90 = 2,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.28x = 7,196.90 × 2,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.28x = 16,784,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,784,382.61/4,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.09

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