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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.97, 7,293.51 and 2,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.97, 7,293.51 and 2,229.26 is: 3,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.97 : 7,293.51 = 2,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.97/7,293.51 = 2,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.97x = 7,293.51 × 2,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.97x = 16,259,119.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,119.70/4,863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.76

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