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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.85, 7,243.73 and 2,055.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.85, 7,243.73 and 2,055.47 is: 3,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.85 : 7,243.73 = 2,055.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.85/7,243.73 = 2,055.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.85x = 7,243.73 × 2,055.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.85x = 14,889,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889,238.62/4,826.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.67

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