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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.20, 7,334.10 and 2,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.20, 7,334.10 and 2,423.80 is: 3,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.20 : 7,334.10 = 2,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.20/7,334.10 = 2,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.20x = 7,334.10 × 2,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.20x = 17,776,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,776,391.58/4,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.08

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