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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.79, 7,247.97 and 1,544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.79, 7,247.97 and 1,544.19 is: 2,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.79 : 7,247.97 = 1,544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.79/7,247.97 = 1,544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.79x = 7,247.97 × 1,544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.79x = 11,192,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192,242.79/4,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.90

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