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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.28, 6,652.24 and 2,725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.28, 6,652.24 and 2,725.12 is: 3,760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.28 : 6,652.24 = 2,725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.28/6,652.24 = 2,725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.28x = 6,652.24 × 2,725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.28x = 18,128,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128,152.27/4,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.03

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