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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.44, 7,164.96 and 1,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.44, 7,164.96 and 1,853.92 is: 2,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.44 : 7,164.96 = 1,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.44/7,164.96 = 1,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.44x = 7,164.96 × 1,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.44x = 13,283,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283,262.64/4,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.58

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