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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.48, 7,356.12 and 2,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.48, 7,356.12 and 2,308 is: 3,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.48 : 7,356.12 = 2,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.48/7,356.12 = 2,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.48x = 7,356.12 × 2,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.48x = 16,977,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977,924.96/4,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.31

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