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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.78, 6,967.24 and 1,525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.78, 6,967.24 and 1,525.03 is: 2,287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.78 : 6,967.24 = 1,525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.78/6,967.24 = 1,525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.78x = 6,967.24 × 1,525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.78x = 10,625,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,625,250.02/4,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.57

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