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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.52, 7,348.62 and 2,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.52, 7,348.62 and 2,306.28 is: 3,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.52 : 7,348.62 = 2,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.52/7,348.62 = 2,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.52x = 7,348.62 × 2,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.52x = 16,947,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,947,975.33/4,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.70

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