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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.96, 7,280.98 and 2,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.96, 7,280.98 and 2,258.76 is: 3,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.96 : 7,280.98 = 2,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.96/7,280.98 = 2,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.96x = 7,280.98 × 2,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.96x = 16,445,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445,986.38/4,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.16

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