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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.42, 7,238.44 and 2,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.42, 7,238.44 and 2,057.14 is: 3,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.42 : 7,238.44 = 2,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.42/7,238.44 = 2,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.42x = 7,238.44 × 2,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.42x = 14,890,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,890,484.46/4,828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.92

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