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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.63, 7,488.26 and 1,528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.63, 7,488.26 and 1,528.07 is: 2,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.63 : 7,488.26 = 1,528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.63/7,488.26 = 1,528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.63x = 7,488.26 × 1,528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.63x = 11,442,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442,577.82/4,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.35

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