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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.08, 7,277.78 and 2,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.08, 7,277.78 and 2,386.08 is: 3,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.08 : 7,277.78 = 2,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.08/7,277.78 = 2,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.08x = 7,277.78 × 2,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.08x = 17,365,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365,371.27/4,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.95

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