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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806, 7,209.48 and 1,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806, 7,209.48 and 1,343.25 is: 2,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806 : 7,209.48 = 1,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806/7,209.48 = 1,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806x = 7,209.48 × 1,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806x = 9,684,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,127.29/4,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.01

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