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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.38, 7,358.82 and 2,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.38, 7,358.82 and 2,273.82 is: 3,410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.38 : 7,358.82 = 2,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.38/7,358.82 = 2,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.38x = 7,358.82 × 2,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.38x = 16,732,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732,632.09/4,906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.38

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