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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.73, 7,226.52 and 2,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.73, 7,226.52 and 2,045.15 is: 3,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.73 : 7,226.52 = 2,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.73/7,226.52 = 2,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.73x = 7,226.52 × 2,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.73x = 14,779,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,779,300.68/4,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.15

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