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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.22, 7,321.94 and 1,371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.22, 7,321.94 and 1,371.99 is: 2,057.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.22 : 7,321.94 = 1,371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.22/7,321.94 = 1,371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.22x = 7,321.94 × 1,371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.22x = 10,045,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045,620.73/4,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.59

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