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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,842.99, 7,267.55 and 2,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,842.99, 7,267.55 and 2,069.68 is: 3,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,842.99 : 7,267.55 = 2,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,842.99/7,267.55 = 2,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,842.99x = 7,267.55 × 2,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,842.99x = 15,041,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,456.20/4,842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.82

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