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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.76, 7,259.96 and 2,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.76, 7,259.96 and 2,239.88 is: 3,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.76 : 7,259.96 = 2,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.76/7,259.96 = 2,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.76x = 7,259.96 × 2,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.76x = 16,261,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,408.50/4,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.66

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