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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.40, 7,256.70 and 2,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.40, 7,256.70 and 2,067.60 is: 3,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.40 : 7,256.70 = 2,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.40/7,256.70 = 2,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.40x = 7,256.70 × 2,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.40x = 15,003,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,952.92/4,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.09

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