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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.92, 7,255.10 and 1,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.92, 7,255.10 and 1,373.20 is: 2,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.92 : 7,255.10 = 1,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.92/7,255.10 = 1,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.92x = 7,255.10 × 1,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.92x = 9,962,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,703.32/4,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.15

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