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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.65, 7,239.56 and 2,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.65, 7,239.56 and 2,052.42 is: 3,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.65 : 7,239.56 = 2,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.65/7,239.56 = 2,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.65x = 7,239.56 × 2,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.65x = 14,858,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,617.74/4,825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.09

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