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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.37, 7,221.78 and 2,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.37, 7,221.78 and 2,348.82 is: 3,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.37 : 7,221.78 = 2,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.37/7,221.78 = 2,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.37x = 7,221.78 × 2,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.37x = 16,962,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962,661.30/4,814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.34

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