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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.20, 7,217.70 and 2,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.20, 7,217.70 and 2,039.98 is: 3,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.20 : 7,217.70 = 2,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.20/7,217.70 = 2,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.20x = 7,217.70 × 2,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.20x = 14,723,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723,963.65/4,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.72

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