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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.72, 7,216.56 and 2,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.72, 7,216.56 and 2,037 is: 3,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.72 : 7,216.56 = 2,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.72/7,216.56 = 2,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.72x = 7,216.56 × 2,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.72x = 14,700,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700,132.72/4,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.34

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