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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.48, 7,233.78 and 2,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.48, 7,233.78 and 2,050.14 is: 3,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.48 : 7,233.78 = 2,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.48/7,233.78 = 2,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.48x = 7,233.78 × 2,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.48x = 14,830,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830,261.73/4,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.60

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