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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.36, 7,238.08 and 1,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.36, 7,238.08 and 1,362.64 is: 2,043.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.36 : 7,238.08 = 1,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.36/7,238.08 = 1,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.36x = 7,238.08 × 1,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.36x = 9,862,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862,897.33/4,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.97

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