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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.62, 7,323.44 and 2,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.62, 7,323.44 and 2,248.98 is: 3,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.62 : 7,323.44 = 2,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.62/7,323.44 = 2,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.62x = 7,323.44 × 2,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.62x = 16,470,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470,258.85/4,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.94

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