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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.40, 7,282.80 and 2,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.40, 7,282.80 and 2,045.04 is: 3,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.40 : 7,282.80 = 2,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.40/7,282.80 = 2,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.40x = 7,282.80 × 2,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.40x = 14,893,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,617.31/4,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.80

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