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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.52, 7,350.70 and 1,613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.52, 7,350.70 and 1,613.85 is: 2,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.52 : 7,350.70 = 1,613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.52/7,350.70 = 1,613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.52x = 7,350.70 × 1,613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.52x = 11,862,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,862,927.20/4,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.25

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