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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.54, 7,281.86 and 2,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.54, 7,281.86 and 2,662.08 is: 3,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.54 : 7,281.86 = 2,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.54/7,281.86 = 2,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.54x = 7,281.86 × 2,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.54x = 19,384,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,893.87/4,854.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.15

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