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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.29, 7,241.42 and 2,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.29, 7,241.42 and 2,052.73 is: 3,080.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.29 : 7,241.42 = 2,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.29/7,241.42 = 2,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.29x = 7,241.42 × 2,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.29x = 14,864,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864,680.08/4,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.58

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