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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.98, 7,217.49 and 2,043.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.98, 7,217.49 and 2,043.34 is: 3,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.98 : 7,217.49 = 2,043.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.98/7,217.49 = 2,043.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.98x = 7,217.49 × 2,043.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.98x = 14,747,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747,786.02/4,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.90

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