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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.52, 7,252.68 and 1,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.52, 7,252.68 and 1,373.04 is: 2,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.52 : 7,252.68 = 1,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.52/7,252.68 = 1,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.52x = 7,252.68 × 1,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.52x = 9,958,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,219.75/4,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.39

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