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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.22, 7,216.86 and 1,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.22, 7,216.86 and 1,524.30 is: 2,286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.22 : 7,216.86 = 1,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.22/7,216.86 = 1,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.22x = 7,216.86 × 1,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.22x = 11,000,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,000,659.70/4,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.46

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