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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.38, 7,220.10 and 2,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.38, 7,220.10 and 2,041 is: 3,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.38 : 7,220.10 = 2,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.38/7,220.10 = 2,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.38x = 7,220.10 × 2,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.38x = 14,736,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736,224.10/4,814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.88

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