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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.22, 7,277.02 and 2,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.22, 7,277.02 and 2,659.50 is: 3,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.22 : 7,277.02 = 2,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.22/7,277.02 = 2,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.22x = 7,277.02 × 2,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.22x = 19,353,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,353,228.04/4,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.00

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