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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.32, 7,272.41 and 2,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.32, 7,272.41 and 2,075.76 is: 3,111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.32 : 7,272.41 = 2,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.32/7,272.41 = 2,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.32x = 7,272.41 × 2,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.32x = 15,095,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,767.40/4,852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.04

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