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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.34, 7,232.28 and 1,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.34, 7,232.28 and 1,358.50 is: 2,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.34 : 7,232.28 = 1,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.34/7,232.28 = 1,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.34x = 7,232.28 × 1,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.34x = 9,825,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825,052.38/4,821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.83

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