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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.04, 7,290.42 and 2,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.04, 7,290.42 and 2,229.66 is: 3,342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.04 : 7,290.42 = 2,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.04/7,290.42 = 2,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.04x = 7,290.42 × 2,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.04x = 16,255,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255,157.86/4,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.59

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