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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.50, 7,358.56 and 2,273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.50, 7,358.56 and 2,273.26 is: 3,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.50 : 7,358.56 = 2,273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.50/7,358.56 = 2,273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.50x = 7,358.56 × 2,273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.50x = 16,727,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727,920.11/4,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.73

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