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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836, 7,254.62 and 1,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836, 7,254.62 and 1,373.34 is: 2,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836 : 7,254.62 = 1,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836/7,254.62 = 1,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836x = 7,254.62 × 1,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836x = 9,963,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963,059.83/4,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.19

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