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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.38, 7,261.26 and 2,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.38, 7,261.26 and 2,065.35 is: 3,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.38 : 7,261.26 = 2,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.38/7,261.26 = 2,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.38x = 7,261.26 × 2,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.38x = 14,997,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,043.34/4,837.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.24

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