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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.38, 7,281.71 and 2,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.38, 7,281.71 and 2,225.40 is: 3,334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.38 : 7,281.71 = 2,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.38/7,281.71 = 2,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.38x = 7,281.71 × 2,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.38x = 16,204,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,717.43/4,859.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.73

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