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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.29, 7,238.46 and 1,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.29, 7,238.46 and 1,537.62 is: 2,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.29 : 7,238.46 = 1,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.29/7,238.46 = 1,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.29x = 7,238.46 × 1,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.29x = 11,130,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130,000.87/4,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.60

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