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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.82, 7,243.15 and 1,541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.82, 7,243.15 and 1,541.89 is: 2,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.82 : 7,243.15 = 1,541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.82/7,243.15 = 1,541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.82x = 7,243.15 × 1,541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.82x = 11,168,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,168,140.55/4,828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.81

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