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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.58, 7,224.70 and 2,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.58, 7,224.70 and 2,041.04 is: 3,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.58 : 7,224.70 = 2,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.58/7,224.70 = 2,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.58x = 7,224.70 × 2,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.58x = 14,745,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745,901.69/4,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.76

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