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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,799.71, 7,201.32 and 2,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,799.71, 7,201.32 and 2,027.08 is: 3,041.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,799.71 : 7,201.32 = 2,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,799.71/7,201.32 = 2,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,799.71x = 7,201.32 × 2,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,799.71x = 14,597,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,651.75/4,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.36

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