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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,816.49, 7,225.16 and 2,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,816.49, 7,225.16 and 2,004.71 is: 3,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,816.49 : 7,225.16 = 2,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,816.49/7,225.16 = 2,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,816.49x = 7,225.16 × 2,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,816.49x = 14,484,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,304.35/4,816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.24

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