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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.53, 7,149.40 and 1,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.53, 7,149.40 and 1,848.24 is: 2,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.53 : 7,149.40 = 1,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.53/7,149.40 = 1,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.53x = 7,149.40 × 1,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.53x = 13,213,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,213,802.44/4,771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.30

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