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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.85, 7,368.45 and 2,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.85, 7,368.45 and 2,280.24 is: 3,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.85 : 7,368.45 = 2,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.85/7,368.45 = 2,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.85x = 7,368.45 × 2,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.85x = 16,801,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801,834.43/4,912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.98

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