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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.82, 7,251.38 and 2,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.82, 7,251.38 and 2,062.69 is: 3,091.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.82 : 7,251.38 = 2,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.82/7,251.38 = 2,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.82x = 7,251.38 × 2,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.82x = 14,957,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,349.01/4,838.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.11

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