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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.95, 7,212.44 and 2,036.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.95, 7,212.44 and 2,036.89 is: 3,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.95 : 7,212.44 = 2,036.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.95/7,212.44 = 2,036.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.95x = 7,212.44 × 2,036.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.95x = 14,690,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690,933.97/4,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.01

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