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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.48, 7,262.76 and 1,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.48, 7,262.76 and 1,553.42 is: 2,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.48 : 7,262.76 = 1,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.48/7,262.76 = 1,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.48x = 7,262.76 × 1,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.48x = 11,282,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,080.33/4,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.30

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