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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.41, 7,262.96 and 1,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.41, 7,262.96 and 1,763.25 is: 2,644.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.41 : 7,262.96 = 1,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.41/7,262.96 = 1,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.41x = 7,262.96 × 1,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.41x = 12,806,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806,405.40/4,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.09

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