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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.50, 7,152.63 and 2,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.50, 7,152.63 and 2,030.50 is: 3,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.50 : 7,152.63 = 2,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.50/7,152.63 = 2,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.50x = 7,152.63 × 2,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.50x = 14,523,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,415.22/4,766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.98

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