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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.69, 7,217.73 and 1,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.69, 7,217.73 and 1,524.71 is: 2,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.69 : 7,217.73 = 1,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.69/7,217.73 = 1,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.69x = 7,217.73 × 1,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.69x = 11,004,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,004,909.02/4,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.12

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