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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.52, 7,277.28 and 1,388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.52, 7,277.28 and 1,388.56 is: 2,082.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.52 : 7,277.28 = 1,388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.52/7,277.28 = 1,388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.52x = 7,277.28 × 1,388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.52x = 10,104,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104,939.92/4,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.84

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