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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.96, 7,242.84 and 2,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.96, 7,242.84 and 2,054.60 is: 3,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.96 : 7,242.84 = 2,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.96/7,242.84 = 2,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.96x = 7,242.84 × 2,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.96x = 14,881,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881,139.06/4,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.28

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