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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.22, 7,281.50 and 1,344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.22, 7,281.50 and 1,344.39 is: 2,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.22 : 7,281.50 = 1,344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.22/7,281.50 = 1,344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.22x = 7,281.50 × 1,344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.22x = 9,789,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,169.06/4,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.22

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