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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.60, 7,204.36 and 2,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.60, 7,204.36 and 2,034.44 is: 3,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.60 : 7,204.36 = 2,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.60/7,204.36 = 2,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.60x = 7,204.36 × 2,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.60x = 14,656,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656,838.16/4,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.95

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