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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.20, 7,319.34 and 2,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.20, 7,319.34 and 2,544.06 is: 3,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.20 : 7,319.34 = 2,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.20/7,319.34 = 2,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.20x = 7,319.34 × 2,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.20x = 18,620,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620,840.12/4,888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.34

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