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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.70, 7,280.55 and 1,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.70, 7,280.55 and 1,566.90 is: 2,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.70 : 7,280.55 = 1,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.70/7,280.55 = 1,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.70x = 7,280.55 × 1,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.70x = 11,407,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,407,893.80/4,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.35

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