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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.59, 7,306.96 and 2,272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.59, 7,306.96 and 2,272.11 is: 3,408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.59 : 7,306.96 = 2,272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.59/7,306.96 = 2,272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.59x = 7,306.96 × 2,272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.59x = 16,602,216.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602,216.89/4,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.67

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