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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.45, 7,255.95 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.45, 7,255.95 and 2,063.28 is: 3,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.45 : 7,255.95 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.45/7,255.95 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.45x = 7,255.95 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.45x = 14,971,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971,056.52/4,836.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.46

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