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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.92, 7,228.86 and 2,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.92, 7,228.86 and 2,045.52 is: 3,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.92 : 7,228.86 = 2,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.92/7,228.86 = 2,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.92x = 7,228.86 × 2,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.92x = 14,786,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786,777.71/4,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.94

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