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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.91, 7,320.88 and 2,284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.91, 7,320.88 and 2,284.43 is: 3,425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.91 : 7,320.88 = 2,284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.91/7,320.88 = 2,284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.91x = 7,320.88 × 2,284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.91x = 16,724,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724,037.90/4,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.01

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