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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.62, 7,232.41 and 1,358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.62, 7,232.41 and 1,358.87 is: 2,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.62 : 7,232.41 = 1,358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.62/7,232.41 = 1,358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.62x = 7,232.41 × 1,358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.62x = 9,827,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827,865.42/4,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.29

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