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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.98, 7,248.84 and 1,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.98, 7,248.84 and 1,544.32 is: 2,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.98 : 7,248.84 = 1,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.98/7,248.84 = 1,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.98x = 7,248.84 × 1,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.98x = 11,194,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,194,528.59/4,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.76

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