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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,833.96, 7,254.78 and 2,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,833.96, 7,254.78 and 2,201.68 is: 3,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,833.96 : 7,254.78 = 2,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,833.96/7,254.78 = 2,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,833.96x = 7,254.78 × 2,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,833.96x = 15,972,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,704.03/4,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.27

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