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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.58, 7,232.62 and 1,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.58, 7,232.62 and 1,359.10 is: 2,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.58 : 7,232.62 = 1,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.58/7,232.62 = 1,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.58x = 7,232.62 × 1,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.58x = 9,829,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829,853.84/4,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.72

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