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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.13, 7,279.28 and 1,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.13, 7,279.28 and 1,735.44 is: 2,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.13 : 7,279.28 = 1,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.13/7,279.28 = 1,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.13x = 7,279.28 × 1,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.13x = 12,632,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632,753.68/4,853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.01

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