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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.48, 7,364.58 and 2,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.48, 7,364.58 and 2,277.24 is: 3,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.48 : 7,364.58 = 2,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.48/7,364.58 = 2,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.48x = 7,364.58 × 2,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.48x = 16,770,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,770,916.16/4,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.72

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