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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.95, 7,309.17 and 2,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.95, 7,309.17 and 2,273.91 is: 3,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.95 : 7,309.17 = 2,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.95/7,309.17 = 2,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.95x = 7,309.17 × 2,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.95x = 16,620,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620,394.75/4,870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.15

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