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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.02, 7,240.68 and 2,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.02, 7,240.68 and 2,227 is: 3,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.02 : 7,240.68 = 2,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.02/7,240.68 = 2,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.02x = 7,240.68 × 2,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.02x = 16,124,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124,994.36/4,826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.26

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