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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.44, 7,292.73 and 2,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.44, 7,292.73 and 2,522.82 is: 3,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.44 : 7,292.73 = 2,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.44/7,292.73 = 2,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.44x = 7,292.73 × 2,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.44x = 18,398,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398,261.40/4,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.97

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