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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.47, 7,253.45 and 2,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.47, 7,253.45 and 2,211.20 is: 3,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.47 : 7,253.45 = 2,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.47/7,253.45 = 2,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.47x = 7,253.45 × 2,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.47x = 16,038,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038,816.81/4,841.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.80

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