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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.70, 7,284.27 and 2,517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.70, 7,284.27 and 2,517.80 is: 3,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.70 : 7,284.27 = 2,517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.70/7,284.27 = 2,517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.70x = 7,284.27 × 2,517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.70x = 18,340,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340,335.01/4,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.74

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