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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.16, 7,280.90 and 1,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.16, 7,280.90 and 1,734.59 is: 2,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.16 : 7,280.90 = 1,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.16/7,280.90 = 1,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.16x = 7,280.90 × 1,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.16x = 12,629,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,629,367.66/4,855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.23

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