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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.55, 7,268.45 and 2,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.55, 7,268.45 and 2,213.44 is: 3,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.55 : 7,268.45 = 2,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.55/7,268.45 = 2,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.55x = 7,268.45 × 2,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.55x = 16,088,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088,277.97/4,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.48

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