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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.79, 7,278.35 and 2,541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.79, 7,278.35 and 2,541.75 is: 3,813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.79 : 7,278.35 = 2,541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.79/7,278.35 = 2,541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.79x = 7,278.35 × 2,541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.79x = 18,499,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499,746.11/4,850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.76

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