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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.98, 7,275.13 and 1,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.98, 7,275.13 and 1,340.25 is: 2,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.98 : 7,275.13 = 1,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.98/7,275.13 = 1,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.98x = 7,275.13 × 1,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.98x = 9,750,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,750,492.98/4,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.42

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