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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.82, 7,342.59 and 2,268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.82, 7,342.59 and 2,268.13 is: 3,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.82 : 7,342.59 = 2,268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.82/7,342.59 = 2,268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.82x = 7,342.59 × 2,268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.82x = 16,653,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,948.66/4,899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.89

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