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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,896.81, 7,338.72 and 2,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,896.81, 7,338.72 and 2,294.28 is: 3,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,896.81 : 7,338.72 = 2,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,896.81/7,338.72 = 2,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,896.81x = 7,338.72 × 2,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,896.81x = 16,837,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,078.52/4,896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.38

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