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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.23, 7,348.95 and 2,561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.23, 7,348.95 and 2,561.45 is: 3,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.23 : 7,348.95 = 2,561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.23/7,348.95 = 2,561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.23x = 7,348.95 × 2,561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.23x = 18,823,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823,931.23/4,897.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.79

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