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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.44, 7,210.96 and 1,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.44, 7,210.96 and 1,731.04 is: 2,595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.44 : 7,210.96 = 1,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.44/7,210.96 = 1,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.44x = 7,210.96 × 1,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.44x = 12,482,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482,460.20/4,809.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.41

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