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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.97, 7,206.79 and 2,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.97, 7,206.79 and 2,031.22 is: 3,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.97 : 7,206.79 = 2,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.97/7,206.79 = 2,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.97x = 7,206.79 × 2,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.97x = 14,638,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638,543.18/4,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.91

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