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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.68, 7,243.02 and 2,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.68, 7,243.02 and 2,524.68 is: 3,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.68 : 7,243.02 = 2,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.68/7,243.02 = 2,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.68x = 7,243.02 × 2,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.68x = 18,286,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286,307.73/4,828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.02

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