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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.80, 7,397.70 and 2,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.80, 7,397.70 and 2,299.30 is: 3,448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.80 : 7,397.70 = 2,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.80/7,397.70 = 2,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.80x = 7,397.70 × 2,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.80x = 17,009,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009,531.61/4,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.95

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