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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.50, 7,355.49 and 2,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.50, 7,355.49 and 2,304.64 is: 3,458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.50 : 7,355.49 = 2,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.50/7,355.49 = 2,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.50x = 7,355.49 × 2,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.50x = 16,951,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951,756.47/4,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.48

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