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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.28, 7,276.93 and 2,077.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.28, 7,276.93 and 2,077.73 is: 3,116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.28 : 7,276.93 = 2,077.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.28/7,276.93 = 2,077.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.28x = 7,276.93 × 2,077.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.28x = 15,119,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,458.09/4,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.59

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