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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.61, 7,241.05 and 2,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.61, 7,241.05 and 2,056.59 is: 3,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.61 : 7,241.05 = 2,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.61/7,241.05 = 2,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.61x = 7,241.05 × 2,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.61x = 14,891,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891,871.02/4,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.09

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