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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.46, 7,302.69 and 2,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.46, 7,302.69 and 2,270.79 is: 3,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.46 : 7,302.69 = 2,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.46/7,302.69 = 2,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.46x = 7,302.69 × 2,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.46x = 16,582,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,875.43/4,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.19

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