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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.71, 7,282.98 and 1,345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.71, 7,282.98 and 1,345.98 is: 2,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.71 : 7,282.98 = 1,345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.71/7,282.98 = 1,345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.71x = 7,282.98 × 1,345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.71x = 9,802,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,802,745.42/4,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.81

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