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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.68, 7,249.96 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.68, 7,249.96 and 2,059.32 is: 3,089.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.68 : 7,249.96 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.68/7,249.96 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.68x = 7,249.96 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.68x = 14,929,987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,987.63/4,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.38

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