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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.33, 7,312.23 and 2,245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.33, 7,312.23 and 2,245.23 is: 3,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.33 : 7,312.23 = 2,245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.33/7,312.23 = 2,245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.33x = 7,312.23 × 2,245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.33x = 16,417,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417,590.38/4,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.34

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