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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.25, 7,210.71 and 2,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.25, 7,210.71 and 2,031.75 is: 3,048.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.25 : 7,210.71 = 2,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.25/7,210.71 = 2,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.25x = 7,210.71 × 2,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.25x = 14,650,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,360.04/4,805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.82

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