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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.94, 7,285.23 and 2,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.94, 7,285.23 and 2,258.34 is: 3,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.94 : 7,285.23 = 2,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.94/7,285.23 = 2,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.94x = 7,285.23 × 2,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.94x = 16,452,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452,526.32/4,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.52

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