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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.42, 7,347.60 and 2,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.42, 7,347.60 and 2,266.36 is: 3,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.42 : 7,347.60 = 2,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.42/7,347.60 = 2,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.42x = 7,347.60 × 2,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.42x = 16,652,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652,270.00/4,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.74

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