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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.44, 7,282.98 and 2,256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.44, 7,282.98 and 2,256.84 is: 3,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.44 : 7,282.98 = 2,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.44/7,282.98 = 2,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.44x = 7,282.98 × 2,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.44x = 16,436,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436,520.58/4,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.27

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