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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.80, 7,360.20 and 2,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.80, 7,360.20 and 2,274.30 is: 3,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.80 : 7,360.20 = 2,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.80/7,360.20 = 2,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.80x = 7,360.20 × 2,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.80x = 16,739,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739,302.86/4,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.45

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