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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,840.32, 7,263.22 and 2,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,840.32, 7,263.22 and 2,066.74 is: 3,101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,840.32 : 7,263.22 = 2,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,840.32/7,263.22 = 2,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,840.32x = 7,263.22 × 2,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,840.32x = 15,011,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,187.30/4,840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.28

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