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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.90, 7,354.08 and 2,271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.90, 7,354.08 and 2,271.29 is: 3,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.90 : 7,354.08 = 2,271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.90/7,354.08 = 2,271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.90x = 7,354.08 × 2,271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.90x = 16,703,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,703,211.59/4,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.50

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