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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.54, 7,301.07 and 2,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.54, 7,301.07 and 2,271.06 is: 3,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.54 : 7,301.07 = 2,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.54/7,301.07 = 2,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.54x = 7,301.07 × 2,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.54x = 16,581,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581,168.03/4,869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.08

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