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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.21, 7,254.84 and 2,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.21, 7,254.84 and 2,063.18 is: 3,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.21 : 7,254.84 = 2,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.21/7,254.84 = 2,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.21x = 7,254.84 × 2,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.21x = 14,967,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,999.36/4,836.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.99

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