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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.65, 7,360.51 and 2,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.65, 7,360.51 and 2,273.89 is: 3,409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.65 : 7,360.51 = 2,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.65/7,360.51 = 2,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.65x = 7,360.51 × 2,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.65x = 16,736,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736,990.08/4,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.69

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