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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.92, 7,236.54 and 2,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.92, 7,236.54 and 2,089 is: 3,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.92 : 7,236.54 = 2,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.92/7,236.54 = 2,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.92x = 7,236.54 × 2,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.92x = 15,117,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,132.06/4,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.84

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