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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.74, 7,283.62 and 2,080.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.74, 7,283.62 and 2,080.61 is: 3,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.74 : 7,283.62 = 2,080.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.74/7,283.62 = 2,080.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.74x = 7,283.62 × 2,080.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.74x = 15,154,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,380.41/4,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.92

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