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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.50, 7,245.36 and 2,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.50, 7,245.36 and 2,059.44 is: 3,088.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.50 : 7,245.36 = 2,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.50/7,245.36 = 2,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.50x = 7,245.36 × 2,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.50x = 14,921,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,384.20/4,831.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.35

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