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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.44, 7,289.82 and 2,781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.44, 7,289.82 and 2,781.33 is: 4,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.44 : 7,289.82 = 2,781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.44/7,289.82 = 2,781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.44x = 7,289.82 × 2,781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.44x = 20,275,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275,395.06/4,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.08

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