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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.03, 7,276.11 and 2,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.03, 7,276.11 and 2,255.50 is: 3,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.03 : 7,276.11 = 2,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.03/7,276.11 = 2,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.03x = 7,276.11 × 2,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.03x = 16,411,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,266.11/4,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.17

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