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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.32, 7,277.49 and 2,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.32, 7,277.49 and 2,082.25 is: 3,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.32 : 7,277.49 = 2,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.32/7,277.49 = 2,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.32x = 7,277.49 × 2,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.32x = 15,153,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,553.55/4,856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.38

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