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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.72, 7,227.57 and 2,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.72, 7,227.57 and 2,046.06 is: 3,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.72 : 7,227.57 = 2,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.72/7,227.57 = 2,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.72x = 7,227.57 × 2,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.72x = 14,788,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,788,041.87/4,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.96

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