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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.28, 7,236 and 2,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.28, 7,236 and 2,015.04 is: 3,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.28 : 7,236 = 2,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.28/7,236 = 2,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.28x = 7,236 × 2,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.28x = 14,580,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580,829.44/4,826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.13

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