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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.96, 7,244.34 and 2,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.96, 7,244.34 and 2,055.60 is: 3,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.96 : 7,244.34 = 2,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.96/7,244.34 = 2,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.96x = 7,244.34 × 2,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.96x = 14,891,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891,465.30/4,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.78

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