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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.51, 7,268.33 and 1,558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.51, 7,268.33 and 1,558.66 is: 2,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.51 : 7,268.33 = 1,558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.51/7,268.33 = 1,558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.51x = 7,268.33 × 1,558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.51x = 11,328,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,328,855.24/4,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.01

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