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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.53, 7,276.86 and 2,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.53, 7,276.86 and 2,080.44 is: 3,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.53 : 7,276.86 = 2,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.53/7,276.86 = 2,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.53x = 7,276.86 × 2,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.53x = 15,139,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,070.62/4,852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.83

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