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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.79, 7,214.31 and 2,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.79, 7,214.31 and 2,035.71 is: 3,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.79 : 7,214.31 = 2,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.79/7,214.31 = 2,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.79x = 7,214.31 × 2,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.79x = 14,686,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,243.01/4,808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.04

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