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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.22, 7,324.46 and 2,803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.22, 7,324.46 and 2,803.71 is: 4,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.22 : 7,324.46 = 2,803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.22/7,324.46 = 2,803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.22x = 7,324.46 × 2,803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.22x = 20,535,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535,647.73/4,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.77

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