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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.61, 7,238.05 and 2,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.61, 7,238.05 and 2,054.59 is: 3,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.61 : 7,238.05 = 2,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.61/7,238.05 = 2,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.61x = 7,238.05 × 2,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.61x = 14,871,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871,201.92/4,826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.09

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