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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.86, 7,213.54 and 2,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.86, 7,213.54 and 2,035.14 is: 3,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.86 : 7,213.54 = 2,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.86/7,213.54 = 2,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.86x = 7,213.54 × 2,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.86x = 14,680,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,563.80/4,808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.82

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