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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.49, 7,263.81 and 2,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.49, 7,263.81 and 2,209.50 is: 3,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.49 : 7,263.81 = 2,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.49/7,263.81 = 2,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.49x = 7,263.81 × 2,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.49x = 16,049,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049,388.20/4,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.60

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