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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.28, 7,218.20 and 1,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.28, 7,218.20 and 1,524.44 is: 2,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.28 : 7,218.20 = 1,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.28/7,218.20 = 1,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.28x = 7,218.20 × 1,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.28x = 11,003,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,003,712.81/4,811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.07

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