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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.27, 7,264.49 and 2,378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.27, 7,264.49 and 2,378.51 is: 3,566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.27 : 7,264.49 = 2,378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.27/7,264.49 = 2,378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.27x = 7,264.49 × 2,378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.27x = 17,278,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,682.00/4,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.09

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