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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.50, 7,220.64 and 2,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.50, 7,220.64 and 2,350.28 is: 3,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.50 : 7,220.64 = 2,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.50/7,220.64 = 2,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.50x = 7,220.64 × 2,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.50x = 16,970,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970,525.78/4,821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.76

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