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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.79, 7,291.82 and 3,453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.79, 7,291.82 and 3,453.03 is: 5,182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.79 : 7,291.82 = 3,453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.79/7,291.82 = 3,453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.79x = 7,291.82 × 3,453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.79x = 25,178,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178,881.85/4,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.14

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