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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.44, 7,281.36 and 1,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.44, 7,281.36 and 1,566.44 is: 2,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.44 : 7,281.36 = 1,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.44/7,281.36 = 1,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.44x = 7,281.36 × 1,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.44x = 11,405,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,405,813.56/4,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.05

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