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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.06, 7,216.87 and 1,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.06, 7,216.87 and 1,348.58 is: 2,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.06 : 7,216.87 = 1,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.06/7,216.87 = 1,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.06x = 7,216.87 × 1,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.06x = 9,732,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,541.22/4,811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.95

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