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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908, 7,357.12 and 2,306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908, 7,357.12 and 2,306.32 is: 3,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908 : 7,357.12 = 2,306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908/7,357.12 = 2,306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908x = 7,357.12 × 2,306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908x = 16,967,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967,873.00/4,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.19

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