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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.61, 7,351.73 and 2,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.61, 7,351.73 and 2,270.75 is: 3,406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.61 : 7,351.73 = 2,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.61/7,351.73 = 2,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.61x = 7,351.73 × 2,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.61x = 16,693,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693,892.79/4,900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.50

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