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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.35, 7,238.57 and 1,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.35, 7,238.57 and 1,537.29 is: 2,306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.35 : 7,238.57 = 1,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.35/7,238.57 = 1,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.35x = 7,238.57 × 1,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.35x = 11,127,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127,773.59/4,825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.11

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