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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.65, 7,204.77 and 2,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.65, 7,204.77 and 2,029.79 is: 3,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.65 : 7,204.77 = 2,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.65/7,204.77 = 2,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.65x = 7,204.77 × 2,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.65x = 14,624,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624,188.11/4,804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.76

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