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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.04, 7,231.92 and 2,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.04, 7,231.92 and 2,047.40 is: 3,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.04 : 7,231.92 = 2,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.04/7,231.92 = 2,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.04x = 7,231.92 × 2,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.04x = 14,806,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,806,633.01/4,821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.25

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