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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.22, 7,281.50 and 2,221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.22, 7,281.50 and 2,221.83 is: 3,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.22 : 7,281.50 = 2,221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.22/7,281.50 = 2,221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.22x = 7,281.50 × 2,221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.22x = 16,178,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,266.02/4,853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.51

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