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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.89, 7,254.21 and 2,062.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.89, 7,254.21 and 2,062.58 is: 3,094.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.89 : 7,254.21 = 2,062.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.89/7,254.21 = 2,062.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.89x = 7,254.21 × 2,062.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.89x = 14,962,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962,379.39/4,835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.03

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