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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.46, 7,255.23 and 2,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.46, 7,255.23 and 2,062.74 is: 3,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.46 : 7,255.23 = 2,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.46/7,255.23 = 2,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.46x = 7,255.23 × 2,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.46x = 14,965,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965,653.13/4,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.98

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