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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.88, 7,222.52 and 2,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.88, 7,222.52 and 2,346.76 is: 3,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.88 : 7,222.52 = 2,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.88/7,222.52 = 2,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.88x = 7,222.52 × 2,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.88x = 16,949,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,949,521.04/4,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.24

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