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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.98, 7,272.24 and 1,560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.98, 7,272.24 and 1,560.82 is: 2,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.98 : 7,272.24 = 1,560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.98/7,272.24 = 1,560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.98x = 7,272.24 × 1,560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.98x = 11,350,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,350,657.64/4,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.32

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