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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.95, 7,286.60 and 1,571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.95, 7,286.60 and 1,571.16 is: 2,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.95 : 7,286.60 = 1,571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.95/7,286.60 = 1,571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.95x = 7,286.60 × 1,571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.95x = 11,448,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,448,406.60/4,858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.15

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