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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.66, 7,252.49 and 2,061.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.66, 7,252.49 and 2,061.62 is: 3,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.66 : 7,252.49 = 2,061.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.66/7,252.49 = 2,061.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.66x = 7,252.49 × 2,061.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.66x = 14,951,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,951,901.72/4,834.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.65

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