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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.44, 7,278.48 and 2,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.44, 7,278.48 and 2,253.84 is: 3,382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.44 : 7,278.48 = 2,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.44/7,278.48 = 2,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.44x = 7,278.48 × 2,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.44x = 16,404,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,529.36/4,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.77

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