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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.51, 7,355.52 and 2,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.51, 7,355.52 and 2,271.27 is: 3,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.51 : 7,355.52 = 2,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.51/7,355.52 = 2,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.51x = 7,355.52 × 2,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.51x = 16,706,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,706,371.91/4,902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.72

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