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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.50, 7,297.47 and 2,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.50, 7,297.47 and 2,266.02 is: 3,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.50 : 7,297.47 = 2,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.50/7,297.47 = 2,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.50x = 7,297.47 × 2,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.50x = 16,536,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,536,212.97/4,864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.37

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