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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,833.78, 7,245.13 and 2,231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,833.78, 7,245.13 and 2,231.25 is: 3,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,833.78 : 7,245.13 = 2,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,833.78/7,245.13 = 2,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,833.78x = 7,245.13 × 2,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,833.78x = 16,165,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165,696.31/4,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.32

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