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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,800.87, 7,202.31 and 2,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,800.87, 7,202.31 and 2,027.55 is: 3,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,800.87 : 7,202.31 = 2,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,800.87/7,202.31 = 2,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,800.87x = 7,202.31 × 2,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,800.87x = 14,603,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,043.64/4,800.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.75

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