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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.13, 7,255.43 and 2,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.13, 7,255.43 and 2,061.51 is: 3,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.13 : 7,255.43 = 2,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.13/7,255.43 = 2,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.13x = 7,255.43 × 2,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.13x = 14,957,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,141.50/4,835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.43

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