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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.52, 7,211.68 and 2,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.52, 7,211.68 and 2,037.27 is: 3,053.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.52 : 7,211.68 = 2,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.52/7,211.68 = 2,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.52x = 7,211.68 × 2,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.52x = 14,692,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692,129.13/4,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.53

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