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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.86, 7,362.10 and 2,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.86, 7,362.10 and 2,275.64 is: 3,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.86 : 7,362.10 = 2,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.86/7,362.10 = 2,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.86x = 7,362.10 × 2,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.86x = 16,753,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753,489.24/4,906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.30

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