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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.62, 7,323.70 and 1,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.62, 7,323.70 and 1,595.28 is: 2,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.62 : 7,323.70 = 1,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.62/7,323.70 = 1,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.62x = 7,323.70 × 1,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.62x = 11,683,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,683,352.14/4,882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.84

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