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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.29, 7,284.42 and 2,045.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.29, 7,284.42 and 2,045.58 is: 3,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.29 : 7,284.42 = 2,045.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.29/7,284.42 = 2,045.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.29x = 7,284.42 × 2,045.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.29x = 14,900,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900,863.86/4,855.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.00

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