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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.35, 7,309.49 and 1,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.35, 7,309.49 and 1,363.36 is: 2,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.35 : 7,309.49 = 1,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.35/7,309.49 = 1,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.35x = 7,309.49 × 1,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.35x = 9,965,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,466.29/4,872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.31

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