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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.44, 7,222.92 and 2,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.44, 7,222.92 and 2,041.24 is: 3,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.44 : 7,222.92 = 2,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.44/7,222.92 = 2,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.44x = 7,222.92 × 2,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.44x = 14,743,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,743,713.22/4,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.39

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