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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.79, 7,238.68 and 1,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.79, 7,238.68 and 1,363.04 is: 2,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.79 : 7,238.68 = 1,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.79/7,238.68 = 1,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.79x = 7,238.68 × 1,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.79x = 9,866,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,603.57/4,825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.56

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