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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.36, 7,238.58 and 1,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.36, 7,238.58 and 1,362.88 is: 2,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.36 : 7,238.58 = 1,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.36/7,238.58 = 1,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.36x = 7,238.58 × 1,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.36x = 9,865,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865,315.91/4,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.47

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