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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.26, 7,276.84 and 2,075.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.26, 7,276.84 and 2,075.58 is: 3,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.26 : 7,276.84 = 2,075.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.26/7,276.84 = 2,075.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.26x = 7,276.84 × 2,075.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.26x = 15,103,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,663.57/4,851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.35

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