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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.21, 7,244.35 and 3,340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.21, 7,244.35 and 3,340.87 is: 5,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.21 : 7,244.35 = 3,340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.21/7,244.35 = 3,340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.21x = 7,244.35 × 3,340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.21x = 24,202,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,431.58/4,825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.83

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