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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.48, 7,353.12 and 2,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.48, 7,353.12 and 2,306 is: 3,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.48 : 7,353.12 = 2,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.48/7,353.12 = 2,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.48x = 7,353.12 × 2,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.48x = 16,956,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956,294.72/4,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.31

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