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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.52, 7,238.70 and 1,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.52, 7,238.70 and 1,539 is: 2,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.52 : 7,238.70 = 1,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.52/7,238.70 = 1,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.52x = 7,238.70 × 1,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.52x = 11,140,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,140,359.30/4,826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.16

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