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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.38, 7,280.96 and 2,221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.38, 7,280.96 and 2,221.11 is: 3,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.38 : 7,280.96 = 2,221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.38/7,280.96 = 2,221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.38x = 7,280.96 × 2,221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.38x = 16,171,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,801.96/4,854.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.39

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