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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.34, 7,241.25 and 2,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.34, 7,241.25 and 2,228.30 is: 3,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.34 : 7,241.25 = 2,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.34/7,241.25 = 2,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.34x = 7,241.25 × 2,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.34x = 16,135,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,677.38/4,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.95

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