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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.60, 7,331.40 and 2,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.60, 7,331.40 and 2,295.60 is: 3,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.60 : 7,331.40 = 2,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.60/7,331.40 = 2,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.60x = 7,331.40 × 2,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.60x = 16,829,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,961.84/4,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.40

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