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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.76, 7,267.80 and 2,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.76, 7,267.80 and 2,248.88 is: 3,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.76 : 7,267.80 = 2,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.76/7,267.80 = 2,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.76x = 7,267.80 × 2,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.76x = 16,344,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344,410.06/4,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.32

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