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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.75, 7,283.34 and 2,080.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.75, 7,283.34 and 2,080.05 is: 3,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.75 : 7,283.34 = 2,080.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.75/7,283.34 = 2,080.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.75x = 7,283.34 × 2,080.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.75x = 15,149,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149,711.37/4,854.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.60

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