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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.84, 7,312.32 and 2,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.84, 7,312.32 and 2,243.04 is: 3,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.84 : 7,312.32 = 2,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.84/7,312.32 = 2,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.84x = 7,312.32 × 2,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.84x = 16,401,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,826.25/4,875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.90

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