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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.24, 7,298.55 and 2,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.24, 7,298.55 and 2,237.49 is: 3,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.24 : 7,298.55 = 2,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.24/7,298.55 = 2,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.24x = 7,298.55 × 2,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.24x = 16,330,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,432.64/4,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.49

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