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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.26, 7,278.33 and 2,076.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.26, 7,278.33 and 2,076.57 is: 3,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.26 : 7,278.33 = 2,076.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.26/7,278.33 = 2,076.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.26x = 7,278.33 × 2,076.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.26x = 15,113,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,961.73/4,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.83

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