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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.76, 7,214.94 and 1,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.76, 7,214.94 and 1,524.24 is: 2,285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.76 : 7,214.94 = 1,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.76/7,214.94 = 1,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.76x = 7,214.94 × 1,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.76x = 10,997,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,997,300.15/4,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.50

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