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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.42, 7,310.60 and 1,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.42, 7,310.60 and 1,363.43 is: 2,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.42 : 7,310.60 = 1,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.42/7,310.60 = 1,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.42x = 7,310.60 × 1,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.42x = 9,967,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,491.36/4,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.28

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