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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.16, 7,290.09 and 2,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.16, 7,290.09 and 2,261.12 is: 3,393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.16 : 7,290.09 = 2,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.16/7,290.09 = 2,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.16x = 7,290.09 × 2,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.16x = 16,483,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483,731.85/4,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.00

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