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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.55, 7,273.98 and 2,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.55, 7,273.98 and 2,075.76 is: 3,112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.55 : 7,273.98 = 2,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.55/7,273.98 = 2,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.55x = 7,273.98 × 2,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.55x = 15,099,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099,036.72/4,850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.85

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