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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.69, 7,239.24 and 1,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.69, 7,239.24 and 1,362.94 is: 2,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.69 : 7,239.24 = 1,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.69/7,239.24 = 1,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.69x = 7,239.24 × 1,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.69x = 9,866,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,631.67/4,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.61

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