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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,842.81, 7,263.61 and 2,502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,842.81, 7,263.61 and 2,502.11 is: 3,752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,842.81 : 7,263.61 = 2,502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,842.81/7,263.61 = 2,502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,842.81x = 7,263.61 × 2,502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,842.81x = 18,174,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174,363.12/4,842.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.85

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