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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.55, 7,282.44 and 3,606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.55, 7,282.44 and 3,606.02 is: 5,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.55 : 7,282.44 = 3,606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.55/7,282.44 = 3,606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.55x = 7,282.44 × 3,606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.55x = 26,260,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260,569.85/4,852.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.71

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