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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.40, 7,284.60 and 2,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.40, 7,284.60 and 2,262.24 is: 3,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.40 : 7,284.60 = 2,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.40/7,284.60 = 2,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.40x = 7,284.60 × 2,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.40x = 16,479,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479,513.50/4,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.36

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