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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.50, 7,246.26 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.50, 7,246.26 and 2,060.64 is: 3,087.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.50 : 7,246.26 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.50/7,246.26 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.50x = 7,246.26 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.50x = 14,931,933.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931,933.21/4,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.98

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