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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.26, 7,262.46 and 2,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.26, 7,262.46 and 2,248.02 is: 3,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.26 : 7,262.46 = 2,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.26/7,262.46 = 2,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.26x = 7,262.46 × 2,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.26x = 16,326,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,155.33/4,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.90

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