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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.33, 7,234.58 and 2,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.33, 7,234.58 and 2,049.09 is: 3,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.33 : 7,234.58 = 2,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.33/7,234.58 = 2,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.33x = 7,234.58 × 2,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.33x = 14,824,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824,305.53/4,822.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.10

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