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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.09, 7,281.31 and 1,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.09, 7,281.31 and 1,344.26 is: 2,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.09 : 7,281.31 = 1,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.09/7,281.31 = 1,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.09x = 7,281.31 × 1,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.09x = 9,787,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,787,952.22/4,855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.02

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