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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.87, 7,220.03 and 2,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.87, 7,220.03 and 2,039.55 is: 3,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.87 : 7,220.03 = 2,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.87/7,220.03 = 2,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.87x = 7,220.03 × 2,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.87x = 14,725,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725,612.19/4,812.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.63

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