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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.31, 7,241.99 and 2,229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.31, 7,241.99 and 2,229.51 is: 3,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.31 : 7,241.99 = 2,229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.31/7,241.99 = 2,229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.31x = 7,241.99 × 2,229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.31x = 16,146,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146,077.98/4,832.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.28

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