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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.38, 7,221.44 and 2,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.38, 7,221.44 and 2,076.38 is: 3,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.38 : 7,221.44 = 2,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.38/7,221.44 = 2,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.38x = 7,221.44 × 2,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.38x = 14,994,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994,422.67/4,812.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.81

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