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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.63, 7,290.11 and 2,517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.63, 7,290.11 and 2,517.25 is: 3,779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.63 : 7,290.11 = 2,517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.63/7,290.11 = 2,517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.63x = 7,290.11 × 2,517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.63x = 18,351,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,351,055.18/4,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.33

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