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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.73, 7,280.89 and 2,081.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.73, 7,280.89 and 2,081.09 is: 3,121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.73 : 7,280.89 = 2,081.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.73/7,280.89 = 2,081.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.73x = 7,280.89 × 2,081.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.73x = 15,152,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,187.37/4,854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.12

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