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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.63, 7,242.53 and 2,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.63, 7,242.53 and 2,056.67 is: 3,085.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.63 : 7,242.53 = 2,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.63/7,242.53 = 2,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.63x = 7,242.53 × 2,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.63x = 14,895,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895,447.68/4,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.46

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