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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.81, 7,203.22 and 2,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.81, 7,203.22 and 2,268.26 is: 3,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.81 : 7,203.22 = 2,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.81/7,203.22 = 2,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.81x = 7,203.22 × 2,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.81x = 16,338,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,775.80/4,803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.21

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