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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.68, 7,304.78 and 2,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.68, 7,304.78 and 2,273 is: 3,408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.68 : 7,304.78 = 2,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.68/7,304.78 = 2,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.68x = 7,304.78 × 2,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.68x = 16,603,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603,764.94/4,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.92

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