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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.41, 7,342.70 and 2,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.41, 7,342.70 and 2,266.58 is: 3,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.41 : 7,342.70 = 2,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.41/7,342.70 = 2,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.41x = 7,342.70 × 2,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.41x = 16,642,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642,816.97/4,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.90

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