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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.83, 7,324.26 and 2,287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.83, 7,324.26 and 2,287.59 is: 3,431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.83 : 7,324.26 = 2,287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.83/7,324.26 = 2,287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.83x = 7,324.26 × 2,287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.83x = 16,754,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754,903.93/4,882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.39

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