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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.06, 7,288.25 and 2,229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.06, 7,288.25 and 2,229.62 is: 3,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.06 : 7,288.25 = 2,229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.06/7,288.25 = 2,229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.06x = 7,288.25 × 2,229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.06x = 16,249,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,980.38/4,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.51

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