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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.26, 7,355.55 and 2,306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.26, 7,355.55 and 2,306.02 is: 3,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.26 : 7,355.55 = 2,306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.26/7,355.55 = 2,306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.26x = 7,355.55 × 2,306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.26x = 16,962,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962,045.41/4,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.75

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