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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.79, 7,211.31 and 2,033.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.79, 7,211.31 and 2,033.71 is: 3,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.79 : 7,211.31 = 2,033.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.79/7,211.31 = 2,033.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.79x = 7,211.31 × 2,033.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.79x = 14,665,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,713.26/4,806.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.04

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