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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,914.59, 7,364.70 and 2,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,914.59, 7,364.70 and 2,282.90 is: 3,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,914.59 : 7,364.70 = 2,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,914.59/7,364.70 = 2,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,914.59x = 7,364.70 × 2,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,914.59x = 16,812,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812,836.81/4,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.01

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