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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.76, 7,335.48 and 2,291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.76, 7,335.48 and 2,291.84 is: 3,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.76 : 7,335.48 = 2,291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.76/7,335.48 = 2,291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.76x = 7,335.48 × 2,291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.76x = 16,811,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,746.48/4,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.86

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