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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.73, 7,280.55 and 2,080.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.73, 7,280.55 and 2,080.66 is: 3,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.73 : 7,280.55 = 2,080.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.73/7,280.55 = 2,080.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.73x = 7,280.55 × 2,080.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.73x = 15,148,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,330.96/4,854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.33

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