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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.54, 7,282.48 and 2,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.54, 7,282.48 and 2,544.50 is: 3,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.54 : 7,282.48 = 2,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.54/7,282.48 = 2,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.54x = 7,282.48 × 2,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.54x = 18,530,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530,270.36/4,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.89

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