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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.73, 7,274.78 and 2,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.73, 7,274.78 and 2,225.43 is: 3,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.73 : 7,274.78 = 2,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.73/7,274.78 = 2,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.73x = 7,274.78 × 2,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.73x = 16,189,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189,501.03/4,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.10

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