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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.77, 7,323.51 and 1,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.77, 7,323.51 and 1,373.04 is: 2,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.77 : 7,323.51 = 1,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.77/7,323.51 = 1,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.77x = 7,323.51 × 1,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.77x = 10,055,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055,472.17/4,882.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.38

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