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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.56, 7,233.02 and 1,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.56, 7,233.02 and 1,359 is: 2,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.56 : 7,233.02 = 1,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.56/7,233.02 = 1,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.56x = 7,233.02 × 1,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.56x = 9,829,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829,674.18/4,822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.27

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