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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.33, 7,276.65 and 2,385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.33, 7,276.65 and 2,385.33 is: 3,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.33 : 7,276.65 = 2,385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.33/7,276.65 = 2,385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.33x = 7,276.65 × 2,385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.33x = 17,357,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,211.54/4,851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.83

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