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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.93, 7,247.49 and 1,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.93, 7,247.49 and 1,544.14 is: 2,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.93 : 7,247.49 = 1,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.93/7,247.49 = 1,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.93x = 7,247.49 × 1,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.93x = 11,191,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191,150.20/4,831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.08

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