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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.76, 7,351.98 and 2,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.76, 7,351.98 and 2,302.84 is: 3,455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.76 : 7,351.98 = 2,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.76/7,351.98 = 2,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.76x = 7,351.98 × 2,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.76x = 16,930,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,930,433.62/4,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.36

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