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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.95, 7,291.76 and 2,232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.95, 7,291.76 and 2,232.74 is: 3,346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.95 : 7,291.76 = 2,232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.95/7,291.76 = 2,232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.95x = 7,291.76 × 2,232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.95x = 16,280,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280,565.91/4,864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.50

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