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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.95, 7,325.67 and 2,289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.95, 7,325.67 and 2,289.63 is: 3,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.95 : 7,325.67 = 2,289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.95/7,325.67 = 2,289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.95x = 7,325.67 × 2,289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.95x = 16,773,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,073.80/4,885.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.92

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