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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.27, 7,273.68 and 2,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.27, 7,273.68 and 2,221.48 is: 3,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.27 : 7,273.68 = 2,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.27/7,273.68 = 2,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.27x = 7,273.68 × 2,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.27x = 16,158,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,334.65/4,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.06

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