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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.58, 7,211.88 and 2,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.58, 7,211.88 and 2,039.42 is: 3,057.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.58 : 7,211.88 = 2,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.58/7,211.88 = 2,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.58x = 7,211.88 × 2,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.58x = 14,708,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708,052.31/4,810.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.44

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