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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897, 7,340.64 and 2,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897, 7,340.64 and 2,295.28 is: 3,440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897 : 7,340.64 = 2,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897/7,340.64 = 2,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897x = 7,340.64 × 2,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897x = 16,848,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848,824.18/4,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.64

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