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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.56, 7,280.58 and 1,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.56, 7,280.58 and 1,775.32 is: 2,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.56 : 7,280.58 = 1,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.56/7,280.58 = 1,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.56x = 7,280.58 × 1,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.56x = 12,925,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,925,359.29/4,853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.07

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