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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.93, 7,250.33 and 2,027.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.93, 7,250.33 and 2,027.37 is: 3,038.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.93 : 7,250.33 = 2,027.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.93/7,250.33 = 2,027.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.93x = 7,250.33 × 2,027.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.93x = 14,699,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699,101.53/4,836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.93

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