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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.26, 7,305.87 and 2,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.26, 7,305.87 and 2,270.60 is: 3,406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.26 : 7,305.87 = 2,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.26/7,305.87 = 2,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.26x = 7,305.87 × 2,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.26x = 16,588,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,708.42/4,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.82

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