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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.20, 7,359.48 and 2,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.20, 7,359.48 and 2,315.28 is: 3,470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.20 : 7,359.48 = 2,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.20/7,359.48 = 2,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.20x = 7,359.48 × 2,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.20x = 17,039,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039,256.85/4,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.88

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