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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,891.62, 7,338.48 and 2,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,891.62, 7,338.48 and 2,293.14 is: 3,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,891.62 : 7,338.48 = 2,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,891.62/7,338.48 = 2,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,891.62x = 7,338.48 × 2,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,891.62x = 16,828,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828,162.03/4,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.20

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