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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852.98, 7,279.47 and 2,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852.98, 7,279.47 and 2,254.50 is: 3,381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852.98 : 7,279.47 = 2,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852.98/7,279.47 = 2,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852.98x = 7,279.47 × 2,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852.98x = 16,411,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,565.12/4,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.75

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