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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.91, 7,217.64 and 1,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.91, 7,217.64 and 1,524.06 is: 2,286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.91 : 7,217.64 = 1,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.91/7,217.64 = 1,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.91x = 7,217.64 × 1,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.91x = 11,000,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,000,116.42/4,810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.49

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