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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.18, 7,275.56 and 2,512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.18, 7,275.56 and 2,512.06 is: 3,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.18 : 7,275.56 = 2,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.18/7,275.56 = 2,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.18x = 7,275.56 × 2,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.18x = 18,276,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276,643.25/4,855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.36

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