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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.70, 7,332.48 and 2,289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.70, 7,332.48 and 2,289.84 is: 3,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.70 : 7,332.48 = 2,289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.70/7,332.48 = 2,289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.70x = 7,332.48 × 2,289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.70x = 16,790,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790,206.00/4,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.90

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