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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,861.98, 7,297.52 and 2,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,861.98, 7,297.52 and 2,230.90 is: 3,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,861.98 : 7,297.52 = 2,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,861.98/7,297.52 = 2,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,861.98x = 7,297.52 × 2,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,861.98x = 16,280,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280,007.97/4,861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.43

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