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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.46, 7,252.71 and 1,547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.46, 7,252.71 and 1,547.97 is: 2,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.46 : 7,252.71 = 1,547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.46/7,252.71 = 1,547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.46x = 7,252.71 × 1,547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.46x = 11,226,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,226,977.50/4,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.80

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