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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.62, 7,244.55 and 1,542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.62, 7,244.55 and 1,542.18 is: 2,313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.62 : 7,244.55 = 1,542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.62/7,244.55 = 1,542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.62x = 7,244.55 × 1,542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.62x = 11,172,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172,400.12/4,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.79

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