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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.73, 7,217.12 and 2,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.73, 7,217.12 and 2,043.09 is: 3,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.73 : 7,217.12 = 2,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.73/7,217.12 = 2,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.73x = 7,217.12 × 2,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.73x = 14,745,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745,215.49/4,814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.52

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