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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.97, 7,279.45 and 1,566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.97, 7,279.45 and 1,566.06 is: 2,349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.97 : 7,279.45 = 1,566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.97/7,279.45 = 1,566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.97x = 7,279.45 × 1,566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.97x = 11,400,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,400,055.47/4,852.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.09

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