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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,879.94, 7,322.91 and 2,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,879.94, 7,322.91 and 2,283.14 is: 3,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,879.94 : 7,322.91 = 2,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,879.94/7,322.91 = 2,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,879.94x = 7,322.91 × 2,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,879.94x = 16,719,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719,228.74/4,879.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.11

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