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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.26, 7,276.83 and 2,075.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.26, 7,276.83 and 2,075.57 is: 3,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.26 : 7,276.83 = 2,075.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.26/7,276.83 = 2,075.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.26x = 7,276.83 × 2,075.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.26x = 15,103,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,570.04/4,851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.33

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