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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.42, 7,266.61 and 3,619.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.42, 7,266.61 and 3,619.77 is: 5,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.42 : 7,266.61 = 3,619.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.42/7,266.61 = 3,619.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.42x = 7,266.61 × 3,619.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.42x = 26,303,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303,456.88/4,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.34

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