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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.84, 7,243.71 and 2,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.84, 7,243.71 and 2,017.33 is: 3,026.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.84 : 7,243.71 = 2,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.84/7,243.71 = 2,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.84x = 7,243.71 × 2,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.84x = 14,612,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,953.49/4,828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.18

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