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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.70, 7,265.55 and 2,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.70, 7,265.55 and 2,251.70 is: 3,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.70 : 7,265.55 = 2,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.70/7,265.55 = 2,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.70x = 7,265.55 × 2,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.70x = 16,359,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,838.94/4,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.55

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