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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.44, 7,255.44 and 2,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.44, 7,255.44 and 2,528.32 is: 3,788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.44 : 7,255.44 = 2,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.44/7,255.44 = 2,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.44x = 7,255.44 × 2,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.44x = 18,344,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344,074.06/4,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.97

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