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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.41, 7,362.87 and 2,309.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.41, 7,362.87 and 2,309.55 is: 3,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.41 : 7,362.87 = 2,309.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.41/7,362.87 = 2,309.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.41x = 7,362.87 × 2,309.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.41x = 17,004,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004,880.14/4,906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.85

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