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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.38, 7,216.86 and 2,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.38, 7,216.86 and 2,035.50 is: 3,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.38 : 7,216.86 = 2,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.38/7,216.86 = 2,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.38x = 7,216.86 × 2,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.38x = 14,689,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,689,918.53/4,810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.80

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