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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.29, 7,244.42 and 2,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.29, 7,244.42 and 2,054.73 is: 3,083.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.29 : 7,244.42 = 2,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.29/7,244.42 = 2,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.29x = 7,244.42 × 2,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.29x = 14,885,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885,327.11/4,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.58

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