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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,916.20, 7,369.98 and 2,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,916.20, 7,369.98 and 2,322.28 is: 3,481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,916.20 : 7,369.98 = 2,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,916.20/7,369.98 = 2,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,916.20x = 7,369.98 × 2,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,916.20x = 17,115,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115,157.15/4,916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.38

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