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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.55, 7,277.36 and 2,659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.55, 7,277.36 and 2,659.08 is: 3,988.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.55 : 7,277.36 = 2,659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.55/7,277.36 = 2,659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.55x = 7,277.36 × 2,659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.55x = 19,351,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,082.43/4,851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.64

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