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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.59, 7,231.13 and 2,046.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.59, 7,231.13 and 2,046.83 is: 3,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.59 : 7,231.13 = 2,046.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.59/7,231.13 = 2,046.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.59x = 7,231.13 × 2,046.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.59x = 14,800,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800,917.01/4,821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.72

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