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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827, 7,240.50 and 2,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827, 7,240.50 and 2,091 is: 3,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827 : 7,240.50 = 2,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827/7,240.50 = 2,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827x = 7,240.50 × 2,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827x = 15,139,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,885.50/4,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.50

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