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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.52, 7,290.41 and 2,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.52, 7,290.41 and 2,261.25 is: 3,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.52 : 7,290.41 = 2,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.52/7,290.41 = 2,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.52x = 7,290.41 × 2,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.52x = 16,485,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485,428.31/4,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.10

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