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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.92, 7,149.54 and 2,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.92, 7,149.54 and 2,034.84 is: 3,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.92 : 7,149.54 = 2,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.92/7,149.54 = 2,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.92x = 7,149.54 × 2,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.92x = 14,548,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,169.97/4,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.62

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