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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.09, 7,292.70 and 2,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.09, 7,292.70 and 2,228.40 is: 3,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.09 : 7,292.70 = 2,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.09/7,292.70 = 2,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.09x = 7,292.70 × 2,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.09x = 16,251,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251,052.68/4,860.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.78

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