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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.52, 7,277.96 and 2,770.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.52, 7,277.96 and 2,770.98 is: 4,153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.52 : 7,277.96 = 2,770.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.52/7,277.96 = 2,770.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.52x = 7,277.96 × 2,770.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.52x = 20,167,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,081.60/4,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.43

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