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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.67, 7,218.59 and 1,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.67, 7,218.59 and 1,524.96 is: 2,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.67 : 7,218.59 = 1,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.67/7,218.59 = 1,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.67x = 7,218.59 × 1,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.67x = 11,008,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,008,053.38/4,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.78

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