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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.52, 7,319.76 and 2,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.52, 7,319.76 and 2,280.28 is: 3,423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.52 : 7,319.76 = 2,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.52/7,319.76 = 2,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.52x = 7,319.76 × 2,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.52x = 16,691,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691,102.33/4,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.45

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