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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.67, 7,287.39 and 1,348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.67, 7,287.39 and 1,348.94 is: 2,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.67 : 7,287.39 = 1,348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.67/7,287.39 = 1,348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.67x = 7,287.39 × 1,348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.67x = 9,830,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,830,215.43/4,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.23

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