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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,829.16, 7,238.52 and 2,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,829.16, 7,238.52 and 2,055.36 is: 3,080.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,829.16 : 7,238.52 = 2,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,829.16/7,238.52 = 2,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,829.16x = 7,238.52 × 2,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,829.16x = 14,877,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,764.47/4,829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.82

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