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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.50, 7,151.13 and 2,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.50, 7,151.13 and 2,029.50 is: 3,045.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.50 : 7,151.13 = 2,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.50/7,151.13 = 2,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.50x = 7,151.13 × 2,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.50x = 14,513,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513,218.34/4,765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.48

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