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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.03, 7,485.35 and 1,528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.03, 7,485.35 and 1,528.83 is: 2,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.03 : 7,485.35 = 1,528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.03/7,485.35 = 1,528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.03x = 7,485.35 × 1,528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.03x = 11,443,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443,820.00/4,992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.42

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