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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.48, 7,230.79 and 2,048.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.48, 7,230.79 and 2,048.13 is: 3,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.48 : 7,230.79 = 2,048.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.48/7,230.79 = 2,048.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.48x = 7,230.79 × 2,048.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.48x = 14,809,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809,597.92/4,821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.59

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