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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.20, 7,243.46 and 2,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.20, 7,243.46 and 2,055.14 is: 3,081.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.20 : 7,243.46 = 2,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.20/7,243.46 = 2,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.20x = 7,243.46 × 2,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.20x = 14,886,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886,324.38/4,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.93

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