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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.94, 7,261.86 and 2,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.94, 7,261.86 and 2,206.80 is: 3,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.94 : 7,261.86 = 2,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.94/7,261.86 = 2,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.94x = 7,261.86 × 2,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.94x = 16,025,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,472.65/4,838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.77

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