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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.91, 7,313.72 and 2,535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.91, 7,313.72 and 2,535.83 is: 3,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.91 : 7,313.72 = 2,535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.91/7,313.72 = 2,535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.91x = 7,313.72 × 2,535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.91x = 18,546,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,301.34/4,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.21

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