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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.95, 7,255.20 and 2,062.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.95, 7,255.20 and 2,062.78 is: 3,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.95 : 7,255.20 = 2,062.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.95/7,255.20 = 2,062.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.95x = 7,255.20 × 2,062.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.95x = 14,965,881.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965,881.46/4,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.71

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