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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.65, 7,311.56 and 2,275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.65, 7,311.56 and 2,275.17 is: 3,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.65 : 7,311.56 = 2,275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.65/7,311.56 = 2,275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.65x = 7,311.56 × 2,275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.65x = 16,635,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635,041.97/4,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.26

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