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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.49, 7,238.88 and 2,052.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.49, 7,238.88 and 2,052.11 is: 3,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.49 : 7,238.88 = 2,052.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.49/7,238.88 = 2,052.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.49x = 7,238.88 × 2,052.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.49x = 14,854,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854,991.00/4,823.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.72

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