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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,833.28, 7,252.32 and 2,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,833.28, 7,252.32 and 2,238.04 is: 3,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,833.28 : 7,252.32 = 2,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,833.28/7,252.32 = 2,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,833.28x = 7,252.32 × 2,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,833.28x = 16,230,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230,982.25/4,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.17

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