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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.24, 7,279.26 and 2,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.24, 7,279.26 and 2,253.72 is: 3,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.24 : 7,279.26 = 2,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.24/7,279.26 = 2,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.24x = 7,279.26 × 2,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.24x = 16,405,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405,413.85/4,851.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.69

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