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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.04, 7,281.39 and 2,080.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.04, 7,281.39 and 2,080.98 is: 3,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.04 : 7,281.39 = 2,080.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.04/7,281.39 = 2,080.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.04x = 7,281.39 × 2,080.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.04x = 15,152,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,426.96/4,856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.33

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