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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.26, 7,212.22 and 2,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.26, 7,212.22 and 2,032.74 is: 3,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.26 : 7,212.22 = 2,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.26/7,212.22 = 2,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.26x = 7,212.22 × 2,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.26x = 14,660,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660,568.08/4,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.31

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