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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.77, 7,275.45 and 2,511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.77, 7,275.45 and 2,511.41 is: 3,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.77 : 7,275.45 = 2,511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.77/7,275.45 = 2,511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.77x = 7,275.45 × 2,511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.77x = 18,271,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,271,651.85/4,853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.43

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