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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.52, 7,222.53 and 2,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.52, 7,222.53 and 2,041.20 is: 3,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.52 : 7,222.53 = 2,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.52/7,222.53 = 2,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.52x = 7,222.53 × 2,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.52x = 14,742,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742,628.24/4,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.12

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