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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.04, 7,730.20 and 2,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.04, 7,730.20 and 2,482.28 is: 3,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.04 : 7,730.20 = 2,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.04/7,730.20 = 2,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.04x = 7,730.20 × 2,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.04x = 19,188,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,520.86/5,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.45

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