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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.23, 7,281.54 and 2,229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.23, 7,281.54 and 2,229.93 is: 3,340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.23 : 7,281.54 = 2,229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.23/7,281.54 = 2,229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.23x = 7,281.54 × 2,229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.23x = 16,237,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,237,313.34/4,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.86

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