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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.13, 7,210.15 and 2,032.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.13, 7,210.15 and 2,032.79 is: 3,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.13 : 7,210.15 = 2,032.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.13/7,210.15 = 2,032.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.13x = 7,210.15 × 2,032.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.13x = 14,656,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656,707.88/4,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.59

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