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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.52, 7,277.90 and 3,602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.52, 7,277.90 and 3,602.99 is: 5,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.52 : 7,277.90 = 3,602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.52/7,277.90 = 3,602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.52x = 7,277.90 × 3,602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.52x = 26,222,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,201.10/4,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.18

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