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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.38, 7,297.56 and 2,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.38, 7,297.56 and 2,268.90 is: 3,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.38 : 7,297.56 = 2,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.38/7,297.56 = 2,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.38x = 7,297.56 × 2,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.38x = 16,557,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557,433.88/4,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.71

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