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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.80, 7,331.70 and 2,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.80, 7,331.70 and 2,255.30 is: 3,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.80 : 7,331.70 = 2,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.80/7,331.70 = 2,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.80x = 7,331.70 × 2,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.80x = 16,535,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,183.01/4,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.95

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