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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.52, 7,231.92 and 1,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.52, 7,231.92 and 1,358.32 is: 2,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.52 : 7,231.92 = 1,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.52/7,231.92 = 1,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.52x = 7,231.92 × 1,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.52x = 9,823,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,823,261.57/4,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.38

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