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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.76, 7,308.12 and 2,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.76, 7,308.12 and 2,272.10 is: 3,409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.76 : 7,308.12 = 2,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.76/7,308.12 = 2,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.76x = 7,308.12 × 2,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.76x = 16,604,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604,779.45/4,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.07

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