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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.08, 7,246.96 and 2,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.08, 7,246.96 and 2,060.24 is: 3,089.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.08 : 7,246.96 = 2,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.08/7,246.96 = 2,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.08x = 7,246.96 × 2,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.08x = 14,930,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,476.87/4,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.87

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