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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.76, 7,264.80 and 2,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.76, 7,264.80 and 2,246.88 is: 3,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.76 : 7,264.80 = 2,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.76/7,264.80 = 2,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.76x = 7,264.80 × 2,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.76x = 16,323,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,323,133.82/4,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.32

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