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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.65, 7,233.53 and 2,050.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.65, 7,233.53 and 2,050.69 is: 3,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.65 : 7,233.53 = 2,050.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.65/7,233.53 = 2,050.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.65x = 7,233.53 × 2,050.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.65x = 14,833,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833,727.64/4,821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.48

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