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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.59, 7,208.39 and 2,033.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.59, 7,208.39 and 2,033.21 is: 3,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.59 : 7,208.39 = 2,033.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.59/7,208.39 = 2,033.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.59x = 7,208.39 × 2,033.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.59x = 14,656,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656,193.74/4,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.19

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