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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.24, 7,267.19 and 2,512.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.24, 7,267.19 and 2,512.01 is: 3,759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.24 : 7,267.19 = 2,512.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.24/7,267.19 = 2,512.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.24x = 7,267.19 × 2,512.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.24x = 18,255,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,241.39/4,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.91

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