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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.46, 7,222.28 and 1,351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.46, 7,222.28 and 1,351.71 is: 2,027.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.46 : 7,222.28 = 1,351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.46/7,222.28 = 1,351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.46x = 7,222.28 × 1,351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.46x = 9,762,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,421.34/4,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.73

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