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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.88, 6,772.26 and 2,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.88, 6,772.26 and 2,048.04 is: 3,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.88 : 6,772.26 = 2,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.88/6,772.26 = 2,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.88x = 6,772.26 × 2,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.88x = 13,869,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869,859.37/4,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.03

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