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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.38, 7,339.45 and 2,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.38, 7,339.45 and 2,295.25 is: 3,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.38 : 7,339.45 = 2,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.38/7,339.45 = 2,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.38x = 7,339.45 × 2,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.38x = 16,845,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845,866.87/4,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.29

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