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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.70, 7,240.05 and 2,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.70, 7,240.05 and 2,234.70 is: 3,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.70 : 7,240.05 = 2,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.70/7,240.05 = 2,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.70x = 7,240.05 × 2,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.70x = 16,179,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179,339.74/4,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.05

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