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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.42, 7,297.51 and 1,355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.42, 7,297.51 and 1,355.69 is: 2,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.42 : 7,297.51 = 1,355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.42/7,297.51 = 1,355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.42x = 7,297.51 × 1,355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.42x = 9,893,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,161.33/4,865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.36

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