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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.98, 7,268.42 and 1,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.98, 7,268.42 and 1,383.14 is: 2,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.98 : 7,268.42 = 1,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.98/7,268.42 = 1,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.98x = 7,268.42 × 1,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.98x = 10,053,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,053,242.44/4,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.55

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