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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.62, 7,280.51 and 1,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.62, 7,280.51 and 1,343.72 is: 2,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.62 : 7,280.51 = 1,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.62/7,280.51 = 1,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.62x = 7,280.51 × 1,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.62x = 9,782,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,923.78/4,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.18

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