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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.62, 7,251.96 and 1,324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.62, 7,251.96 and 1,324.55 is: 1,986.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.62 : 7,251.96 = 1,324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.62/7,251.96 = 1,324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.62x = 7,251.96 × 1,324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.62x = 9,605,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,606.71/4,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.84

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