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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.64, 7,281.93 and 1,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.64, 7,281.93 and 1,523.13 is: 2,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.64 : 7,281.93 = 1,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.64/7,281.93 = 1,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.64x = 7,281.93 × 1,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.64x = 11,091,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,091,307.84/4,854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.68

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