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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.55, 7,283.52 and 1,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.55, 7,283.52 and 1,568.30 is: 2,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.55 : 7,283.52 = 1,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.55/7,283.52 = 1,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.55x = 7,283.52 × 1,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.55x = 11,422,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,422,708.00/4,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.51

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