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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.29, 7,357.53 and 2,272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.29, 7,357.53 and 2,272.25 is: 3,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.29 : 7,357.53 = 2,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.29/7,357.53 = 2,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.29x = 7,357.53 × 2,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.29x = 16,718,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718,147.54/4,905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.19

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