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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,891.59, 7,338.33 and 2,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,891.59, 7,338.33 and 2,294.60 is: 3,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,891.59 : 7,338.33 = 2,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,891.59/7,338.33 = 2,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,891.59x = 7,338.33 × 2,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,891.59x = 16,838,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838,495.33/4,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.34

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