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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.66, 7,282.16 and 2,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.66, 7,282.16 and 2,662.92 is: 3,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.66 : 7,282.16 = 2,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.66/7,282.16 = 2,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.66x = 7,282.16 × 2,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.66x = 19,391,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391,809.51/4,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.12

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