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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.58, 7,276.86 and 2,075.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.58, 7,276.86 and 2,075.51 is: 3,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.58 : 7,276.86 = 2,075.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.58/7,276.86 = 2,075.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.58x = 7,276.86 × 2,075.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.58x = 15,103,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,213.89/4,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.33

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