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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.68, 7,252.96 and 2,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.68, 7,252.96 and 2,061.32 is: 3,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.68 : 7,252.96 = 2,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.68/7,252.96 = 2,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.68x = 7,252.96 × 2,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.68x = 14,950,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,950,671.51/4,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.38

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