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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.43, 7,246.61 and 1,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.43, 7,246.61 and 1,544.64 is: 2,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.43 : 7,246.61 = 1,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.43/7,246.61 = 1,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.43x = 7,246.61 × 1,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.43x = 11,193,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193,403.67/4,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.31

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