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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.16, 7,248.32 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.16, 7,248.32 and 2,059.32 is: 3,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.16 : 7,248.32 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.16/7,248.32 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.16x = 7,248.32 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.16x = 14,926,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,610.34/4,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.01

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