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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,840.55, 7,263.56 and 2,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,840.55, 7,263.56 and 2,649.50 is: 3,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,840.55 : 7,263.56 = 2,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,840.55/7,263.56 = 2,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,840.55x = 7,263.56 × 2,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,840.55x = 19,244,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,244,802.22/4,840.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.75

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