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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.62, 7,243.05 and 1,541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.62, 7,243.05 and 1,541.18 is: 2,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.62 : 7,243.05 = 1,541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.62/7,243.05 = 1,541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.62x = 7,243.05 × 1,541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.62x = 11,162,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162,843.80/4,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.29

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