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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.72, 7,241.46 and 2,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.72, 7,241.46 and 2,053.68 is: 3,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.72 : 7,241.46 = 2,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.72/7,241.46 = 2,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.72x = 7,241.46 × 2,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.72x = 14,871,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871,641.57/4,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.47

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