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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.55, 7,159.46 and 1,850.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.55, 7,159.46 and 1,850.09 is: 2,775.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.55 : 7,159.46 = 1,850.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.55/7,159.46 = 1,850.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.55x = 7,159.46 × 1,850.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.55x = 13,245,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,600.30/4,771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.95

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