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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.37, 7,237.25 and 1,361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.37, 7,237.25 and 1,361.81 is: 2,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.37 : 7,237.25 = 1,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.37/7,237.25 = 1,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.37x = 7,237.25 × 1,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.37x = 9,855,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,775.81/4,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.49

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