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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.59, 7,352.72 and 2,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.59, 7,352.72 and 2,274.90 is: 3,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.59 : 7,352.72 = 2,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.59/7,352.72 = 2,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.59x = 7,352.72 × 2,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.59x = 16,726,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,726,702.73/4,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.03

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