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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.02, 7,239.18 and 2,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.02, 7,239.18 and 2,226 is: 3,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.02 : 7,239.18 = 2,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.02/7,239.18 = 2,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.02x = 7,239.18 × 2,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.02x = 16,114,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114,414.68/4,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.76

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