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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.98, 7,235.88 and 1,537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.98, 7,235.88 and 1,537.27 is: 2,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.98 : 7,235.88 = 1,537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.98/7,235.88 = 1,537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.98x = 7,235.88 × 1,537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.98x = 11,123,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,123,501.25/4,823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.88

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