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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.76, 7,148.88 and 2,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.76, 7,148.88 and 2,028 is: 3,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.76 : 7,148.88 = 2,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.76/7,148.88 = 2,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.76x = 7,148.88 × 2,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.76x = 14,497,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497,928.64/4,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.55

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