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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.43, 7,287.14 and 1,571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.43, 7,287.14 and 1,571.54 is: 2,357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.43 : 7,287.14 = 1,571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.43/7,287.14 = 1,571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.43x = 7,287.14 × 1,571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.43x = 11,451,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,451,987.70/4,858.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.14

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