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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.52, 7,304.16 and 2,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.52, 7,304.16 and 2,237.76 is: 3,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.52 : 7,304.16 = 2,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.52/7,304.16 = 2,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.52x = 7,304.16 × 2,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.52x = 16,344,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344,957.08/4,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.27

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