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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.04, 7,164.48 and 1,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.04, 7,164.48 and 1,488 is: 2,232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.04 : 7,164.48 = 1,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.04/7,164.48 = 1,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.04x = 7,164.48 × 1,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.04x = 10,660,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660,746.24/4,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.60

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