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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.67, 7,253.91 and 1,548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.67, 7,253.91 and 1,548.69 is: 2,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.67 : 7,253.91 = 1,548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.67/7,253.91 = 1,548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.67x = 7,253.91 × 1,548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.67x = 11,234,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,234,057.88/4,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.16

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