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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.71, 7,239.15 and 1,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.71, 7,239.15 and 1,362.96 is: 2,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.71 : 7,239.15 = 1,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.71/7,239.15 = 1,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.71x = 7,239.15 × 1,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.71x = 9,866,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,671.88/4,825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.61

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