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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.53, 7,312.55 and 2,500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.53, 7,312.55 and 2,500.25 is: 3,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.53 : 7,312.55 = 2,500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.53/7,312.55 = 2,500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.53x = 7,312.55 × 2,500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.53x = 18,283,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283,154.07/4,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.83

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