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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.78, 7,287.24 and 1,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.78, 7,287.24 and 1,571.08 is: 2,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.78 : 7,287.24 = 1,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.78/7,287.24 = 1,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.78x = 7,287.24 × 1,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.78x = 11,448,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,448,837.02/4,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.32

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