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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.40, 7,253.10 and 1,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.40, 7,253.10 and 1,372.68 is: 2,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.40 : 7,253.10 = 1,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.40/7,253.10 = 1,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.40x = 7,253.10 × 1,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.40x = 9,956,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,185.31/4,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.02

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