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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.33, 7,266.86 and 1,558.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.33, 7,266.86 and 1,558.47 is: 2,337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.33 : 7,266.86 = 1,558.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.33/7,266.86 = 1,558.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.33x = 7,266.86 × 1,558.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.33x = 11,325,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325,150.87/4,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.33

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