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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.96, 7,316.93 and 2,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.96, 7,316.93 and 2,282.72 is: 3,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.96 : 7,316.93 = 2,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.96/7,316.93 = 2,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.96x = 7,316.93 × 2,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.96x = 16,702,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702,471.57/4,877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.07

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