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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.33, 7,323.51 and 2,287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.33, 7,323.51 and 2,287.09 is: 3,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.33 : 7,323.51 = 2,287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.33/7,323.51 = 2,287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.33x = 7,323.51 × 2,287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.33x = 16,749,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749,526.49/4,882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.64

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