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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.38, 7,254.77 and 1,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.38, 7,254.77 and 1,373.63 is: 2,060.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.38 : 7,254.77 = 1,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.38/7,254.77 = 1,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.38x = 7,254.77 × 1,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.38x = 9,965,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,326.57/4,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.50

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