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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.35, 7,237.21 and 2,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.35, 7,237.21 and 2,051.52 is: 3,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.35 : 7,237.21 = 2,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.35/7,237.21 = 2,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.35x = 7,237.21 × 2,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.35x = 14,847,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847,252.71/4,826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.29

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