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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.79, 7,260.68 and 2,064.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.79, 7,260.68 and 2,064.71 is: 3,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.79 : 7,260.68 = 2,064.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.79/7,260.68 = 2,064.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.79x = 7,260.68 × 2,064.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.79x = 14,991,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991,198.60/4,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.13

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