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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.58, 7,239.96 and 1,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.58, 7,239.96 and 1,542.44 is: 2,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.58 : 7,239.96 = 1,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.58/7,239.96 = 1,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.58x = 7,239.96 × 1,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.58x = 11,167,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,167,203.90/4,826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.69

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