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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.81, 7,273.90 and 1,386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.81, 7,273.90 and 1,386.25 is: 2,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.81 : 7,273.90 = 1,386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.81/7,273.90 = 1,386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.81x = 7,273.90 × 1,386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.81x = 10,083,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,443.88/4,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.14

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