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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.54, 7,277.99 and 2,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.54, 7,277.99 and 2,220.26 is: 3,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.54 : 7,277.99 = 2,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.54/7,277.99 = 2,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.54x = 7,277.99 × 2,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.54x = 16,158,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,982.59/4,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.32

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