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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.05, 7,292.35 and 2,522.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.05, 7,292.35 and 2,522.71 is: 3,781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.05 : 7,292.35 = 2,522.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.05/7,292.35 = 2,522.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.05x = 7,292.35 × 2,522.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.05x = 18,396,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,396,484.27/4,865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.36

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