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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.34, 7,305.09 and 2,270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.34, 7,305.09 and 2,270.86 is: 3,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.34 : 7,305.09 = 2,270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.34/7,305.09 = 2,270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.34x = 7,305.09 × 2,270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.34x = 16,588,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,818.41/4,869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.79

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