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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864, 7,292.76 and 2,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864, 7,292.76 and 2,265.52 is: 3,396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864 : 7,292.76 = 2,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864/7,292.76 = 2,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864x = 7,292.76 × 2,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864x = 16,521,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521,893.64/4,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.77

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