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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797, 7,195.50 and 2,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797, 7,195.50 and 2,061 is: 3,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797 : 7,195.50 = 2,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797/7,195.50 = 2,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797x = 7,195.50 × 2,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797x = 14,829,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829,925.50/4,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.50

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