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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.33, 7,323.64 and 1,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.33, 7,323.64 and 1,550.13 is: 2,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.33 : 7,323.64 = 1,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.33/7,323.64 = 1,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.33x = 7,323.64 × 1,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.33x = 11,352,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,352,594.07/4,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.72

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