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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.63, 7,248.95 and 1,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.63, 7,248.95 and 1,369.88 is: 2,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.63 : 7,248.95 = 1,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.63/7,248.95 = 1,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.63x = 7,248.95 × 1,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.63x = 9,930,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930,148.53/4,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.81

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