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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.68, 7,248.46 and 2,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.68, 7,248.46 and 2,026.13 is: 3,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.68 : 7,248.46 = 2,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.68/7,248.46 = 2,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.68x = 7,248.46 × 2,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.68x = 14,686,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,322.26/4,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.07

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