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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.92, 7,275.60 and 2,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.92, 7,275.60 and 2,077.32 is: 3,114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.92 : 7,275.60 = 2,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.92/7,275.60 = 2,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.92x = 7,275.60 × 2,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.92x = 15,113,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,749.39/4,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.36

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