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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.44, 7,241.40 and 2,228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.44, 7,241.40 and 2,228.58 is: 3,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.44 : 7,241.40 = 2,228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.44/7,241.40 = 2,228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.44x = 7,241.40 × 2,228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.44x = 16,138,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,039.21/4,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.37

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