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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.92, 7,282.36 and 3,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.92, 7,282.36 and 3,451.10 is: 5,172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.92 : 7,282.36 = 3,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.92/7,282.36 = 3,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.92x = 7,282.36 × 3,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.92x = 25,132,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,120.50/4,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.36

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