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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.54, 7,264.86 and 2,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.54, 7,264.86 and 2,248 is: 3,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.54 : 7,264.86 = 2,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.54/7,264.86 = 2,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.54x = 7,264.86 × 2,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.54x = 16,331,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,405.28/4,850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.93

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