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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858, 7,288.23 and 1,395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858, 7,288.23 and 1,395.25 is: 2,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858 : 7,288.23 = 1,395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858/7,288.23 = 1,395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858x = 7,288.23 × 1,395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858x = 10,168,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,168,902.91/4,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.23

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