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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.48, 7,305.30 and 2,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.48, 7,305.30 and 2,271 is: 3,407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.48 : 7,305.30 = 2,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.48/7,305.30 = 2,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.48x = 7,305.30 × 2,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.48x = 16,590,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,336.30/4,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.00

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