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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.84, 7,356.09 and 2,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.84, 7,356.09 and 2,277.15 is: 3,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.84 : 7,356.09 = 2,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.84/7,356.09 = 2,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.84x = 7,356.09 × 2,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.84x = 16,750,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,750,920.34/4,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.40

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