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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.02, 7,232.04 and 2,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.02, 7,232.04 and 2,049.96 is: 3,072.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.02 : 7,232.04 = 2,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.02/7,232.04 = 2,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.02x = 7,232.04 × 2,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.02x = 14,825,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825,392.72/4,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.61

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