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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.46, 7,256.73 and 2,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.46, 7,256.73 and 2,063.74 is: 3,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.46 : 7,256.73 = 2,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.46/7,256.73 = 2,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.46x = 7,256.73 × 2,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.46x = 14,976,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976,003.97/4,836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.48

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