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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.70, 7,273.77 and 2,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.70, 7,273.77 and 2,510.80 is: 3,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.70 : 7,273.77 = 2,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.70/7,273.77 = 2,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.70x = 7,273.77 × 2,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.70x = 18,262,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262,981.72/4,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.24

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