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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.68, 7,239.63 and 1,493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.68, 7,239.63 and 1,493.79 is: 2,241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.68 : 7,239.63 = 1,493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.68/7,239.63 = 1,493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.68x = 7,239.63 × 1,493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.68x = 10,814,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814,497.67/4,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.03

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