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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.76, 7,211.46 and 2,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.76, 7,211.46 and 2,032.26 is: 3,049.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.76 : 7,211.46 = 2,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.76/7,211.46 = 2,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.76x = 7,211.46 × 2,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.76x = 14,655,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655,561.70/4,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.58

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