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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.79, 7,275.64 and 1,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.79, 7,275.64 and 1,341.06 is: 2,011.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.79 : 7,275.64 = 1,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.79/7,275.64 = 1,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.79x = 7,275.64 × 1,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.79x = 9,757,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,069.78/4,850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.44

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