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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.68, 7,306.89 and 2,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.68, 7,306.89 and 2,062.17 is: 3,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.68 : 7,306.89 = 2,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.68/7,306.89 = 2,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.68x = 7,306.89 × 2,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.68x = 15,068,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,076.75/4,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.46

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