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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,813.63, 7,218.98 and 2,040.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,813.63, 7,218.98 and 2,040.25 is: 3,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,813.63 : 7,218.98 = 2,040.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,813.63/7,218.98 = 2,040.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,813.63x = 7,218.98 × 2,040.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,813.63x = 14,728,513.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,513.74/4,813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.75

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