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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.96, 7,315.50 and 2,567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.96, 7,315.50 and 2,567.08 is: 3,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.96 : 7,315.50 = 2,567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.96/7,315.50 = 2,567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.96x = 7,315.50 × 2,567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.96x = 18,779,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,779,473.74/4,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.02

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