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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.27, 7,158.04 and 2,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.27, 7,158.04 and 2,555.52 is: 3,825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.27 : 7,158.04 = 2,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.27/7,158.04 = 2,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.27x = 7,158.04 × 2,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.27x = 18,292,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292,514.38/4,782.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.07

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