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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.72, 7,368.69 and 1,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.72, 7,368.69 and 1,625.16 is: 2,438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.72 : 7,368.69 = 1,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.72/7,368.69 = 1,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.72x = 7,368.69 × 1,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.72x = 11,975,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,975,300.24/4,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.11

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