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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.70, 7,255.42 and 2,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.70, 7,255.42 and 2,063.40 is: 3,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.70 : 7,255.42 = 2,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.70/7,255.42 = 2,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.70x = 7,255.42 × 2,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.70x = 14,970,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970,833.63/4,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.26

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