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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.28, 7,245.52 and 2,197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.28, 7,245.52 and 2,197.31 is: 3,295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.28 : 7,245.52 = 2,197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.28/7,245.52 = 2,197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.28x = 7,245.52 × 2,197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.28x = 15,920,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,653.55/4,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.33

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