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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.96, 7,276.48 and 2,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.96, 7,276.48 and 2,255.76 is: 3,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.96 : 7,276.48 = 2,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.96/7,276.48 = 2,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.96x = 7,276.48 × 2,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.96x = 16,413,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,992.52/4,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.66

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