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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.63, 7,279.98 and 2,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.63, 7,279.98 and 2,773.63 is: 4,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.63 : 7,279.98 = 2,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.63/7,279.98 = 2,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.63x = 7,279.98 × 2,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.63x = 20,191,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,970.93/4,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.04

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