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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.91, 7,251.43 and 2,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.91, 7,251.43 and 2,060.88 is: 3,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.91 : 7,251.43 = 2,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.91/7,251.43 = 2,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.91x = 7,251.43 × 2,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.91x = 14,944,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944,327.06/4,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.20

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