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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.13, 7,217.46 and 2,037.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.13, 7,217.46 and 2,037.82 is: 3,057.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.13 : 7,217.46 = 2,037.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.13/7,217.46 = 2,037.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.13x = 7,217.46 × 2,037.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.13x = 14,707,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707,884.34/4,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.05

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