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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.78, 7,226.26 and 3,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.78, 7,226.26 and 3,342.88 is: 5,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.78 : 7,226.26 = 3,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.78/7,226.26 = 3,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.78x = 7,226.26 × 3,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.78x = 24,156,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,156,539.51/4,825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.73

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