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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.82, 7,283.91 and 2,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.82, 7,283.91 and 2,260.34 is: 3,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.82 : 7,283.91 = 2,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.82/7,283.91 = 2,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.82x = 7,283.91 × 2,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.82x = 16,464,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464,113.13/4,858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.50

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