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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.03, 7,299.27 and 2,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.03, 7,299.27 and 2,235.32 is: 3,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.03 : 7,299.27 = 2,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.03/7,299.27 = 2,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.03x = 7,299.27 × 2,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.03x = 16,316,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316,167.72/4,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.32

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