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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.90, 7,205.32 and 2,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.90, 7,205.32 and 2,029.58 is: 3,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.90 : 7,205.32 = 2,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.90/7,205.32 = 2,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.90x = 7,205.32 × 2,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.90x = 14,623,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,623,773.37/4,802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.78

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