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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.52, 7,262.60 and 2,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.52, 7,262.60 and 2,174.08 is: 3,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.52 : 7,262.60 = 2,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.52/7,262.60 = 2,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.52x = 7,262.60 × 2,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.52x = 15,789,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,789,473.41/4,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.24

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