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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.08, 7,350.76 and 1,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.08, 7,350.76 and 1,437.52 is: 2,156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.08 : 7,350.76 = 1,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.08/7,350.76 = 1,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.08x = 7,350.76 × 1,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.08x = 10,566,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566,864.52/4,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.03

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