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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.95, 7,253.70 and 2,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.95, 7,253.70 and 2,061.78 is: 3,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.95 : 7,253.70 = 2,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.95/7,253.70 = 2,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.95x = 7,253.70 × 2,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.95x = 14,955,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955,533.59/4,834.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.21

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