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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.20, 7,353.48 and 2,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.20, 7,353.48 and 2,311.28 is: 3,464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.20 : 7,353.48 = 2,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.20/7,353.48 = 2,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.20x = 7,353.48 × 2,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.20x = 16,995,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995,951.25/4,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.88

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