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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.28, 6,940.80 and 1,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.28, 6,940.80 and 1,549.44 is: 2,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.28 : 6,940.80 = 1,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.28/6,940.80 = 1,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.28x = 6,940.80 × 1,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.28x = 10,754,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,754,353.15/4,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.12

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