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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.75, 7,475.63 and 1,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.75, 7,475.63 and 1,521 is: 2,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.75 : 7,475.63 = 1,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.75/7,475.63 = 1,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.75x = 7,475.63 × 1,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.75x = 11,370,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,370,425.63/4,983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.50

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