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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,800.51, 7,201.98 and 2,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,800.51, 7,201.98 and 2,027.88 is: 3,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,800.51 : 7,201.98 = 2,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,800.51/7,201.98 = 2,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,800.51x = 7,201.98 × 2,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,800.51x = 14,604,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,751.20/4,800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.33

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