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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.04, 7,274.22 and 2,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.04, 7,274.22 and 2,539 is: 3,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.04 : 7,274.22 = 2,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.04/7,274.22 = 2,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.04x = 7,274.22 × 2,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.04x = 18,469,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,244.58/4,848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.63

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