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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.90, 7,220.91 and 2,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.90, 7,220.91 and 2,041.52 is: 3,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.90 : 7,220.91 = 2,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.90/7,220.91 = 2,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.90x = 7,220.91 × 2,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.90x = 14,741,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,741,621.98/4,814.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.67

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