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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.91, 7,249.93 and 2,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.91, 7,249.93 and 2,059.88 is: 3,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.91 : 7,249.93 = 2,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.91/7,249.93 = 2,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.91x = 7,249.93 × 2,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.91x = 14,933,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,933,998.78/4,831.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.71

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