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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.38, 7,238.19 and 1,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.38, 7,238.19 and 1,362.50 is: 2,043.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.38 : 7,238.19 = 1,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.38/7,238.19 = 1,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.38x = 7,238.19 × 1,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.38x = 9,862,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862,033.88/4,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.78

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