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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.10, 7,262.80 and 2,071.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.10, 7,262.80 and 2,071.06 is: 3,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.10 : 7,262.80 = 2,071.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.10/7,262.80 = 2,071.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.10x = 7,262.80 × 2,071.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.10x = 15,041,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,694.57/4,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.80

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