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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.78, 7,324.95 and 2,110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.78, 7,324.95 and 2,110.29 is: 3,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.78 : 7,324.95 = 2,110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.78/7,324.95 = 2,110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.78x = 7,324.95 × 2,110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.78x = 15,457,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457,768.74/4,882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.77

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