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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.05, 7,296.85 and 2,525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.05, 7,296.85 and 2,525.71 is: 3,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.05 : 7,296.85 = 2,525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.05/7,296.85 = 2,525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.05x = 7,296.85 × 2,525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.05x = 18,429,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429,727.01/4,868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.85

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