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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.99, 7,268.31 and 2,512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.99, 7,268.31 and 2,512.76 is: 3,761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.99 : 7,268.31 = 2,512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.99/7,268.31 = 2,512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.99x = 7,268.31 × 2,512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.99x = 18,263,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263,518.64/4,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.03

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