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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.85, 7,246.73 and 2,057.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.85, 7,246.73 and 2,057.47 is: 3,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.85 : 7,246.73 = 2,057.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.85/7,246.73 = 2,057.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.85x = 7,246.73 × 2,057.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.85x = 14,909,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909,929.57/4,828.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.68

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