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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.23, 7,281.48 and 1,344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.23, 7,281.48 and 1,344.39 is: 2,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.23 : 7,281.48 = 1,344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.23/7,281.48 = 1,344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.23x = 7,281.48 × 1,344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.23x = 9,789,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,148.90/4,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.21

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