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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.81, 7,248.53 and 1,545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.81, 7,248.53 and 1,545.47 is: 2,317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.81 : 7,248.53 = 1,545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.81/7,248.53 = 1,545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.81x = 7,248.53 × 1,545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.81x = 11,202,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202,377.93/4,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.98

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