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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.92, 7,153.44 and 2,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.92, 7,153.44 and 2,581.92 is: 3,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.92 : 7,153.44 = 2,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.92/7,153.44 = 2,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.92x = 7,153.44 × 2,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.92x = 18,469,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,609.80/4,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.91

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