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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.44, 7,218.96 and 2,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.44, 7,218.96 and 2,344 is: 3,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.44 : 7,218.96 = 2,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.44/7,218.96 = 2,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.44x = 7,218.96 × 2,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.44x = 16,921,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921,242.24/4,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.69

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