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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.53, 7,302.60 and 2,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.53, 7,302.60 and 2,762.19 is: 4,141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.53 : 7,302.60 = 2,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.53/7,302.60 = 2,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.53x = 7,302.60 × 2,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.53x = 20,171,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171,168.69/4,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.47

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