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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.91, 7,269.82 and 2,766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.91, 7,269.82 and 2,766.62 is: 4,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.91 : 7,269.82 = 2,766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.91/7,269.82 = 2,766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.91x = 7,269.82 × 2,766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.91x = 20,112,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,840.67/4,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.49

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