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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.66, 7,269.55 and 2,381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.66, 7,269.55 and 2,381.91 is: 3,571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.66 : 7,269.55 = 2,381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.66/7,269.55 = 2,381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.66x = 7,269.55 × 2,381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.66x = 17,315,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,315,380.62/4,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.17

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