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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.98, 7,299.81 and 2,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.98, 7,299.81 and 2,269.50 is: 3,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.98 : 7,299.81 = 2,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.98/7,299.81 = 2,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.98x = 7,299.81 × 2,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.98x = 16,566,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566,918.80/4,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.24

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