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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.08, 7,260.66 and 2,211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.08, 7,260.66 and 2,211.75 is: 3,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.08 : 7,260.66 = 2,211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.08/7,260.66 = 2,211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.08x = 7,260.66 × 2,211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.08x = 16,058,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058,764.76/4,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.82

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