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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.39, 7,256.24 and 1,550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.39, 7,256.24 and 1,550.05 is: 2,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.39 : 7,256.24 = 1,550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.39/7,256.24 = 1,550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.39x = 7,256.24 × 1,550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.39x = 11,247,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,247,514.73/4,837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.12

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