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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,800.92, 7,196.66 and 2,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,800.92, 7,196.66 and 2,029.51 is: 3,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,800.92 : 7,196.66 = 2,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,800.92/7,196.66 = 2,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,800.92x = 7,196.66 × 2,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,800.92x = 14,605,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605,647.31/4,800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.26

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