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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.15, 7,265.40 and 2,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.15, 7,265.40 and 2,069.80 is: 3,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.15 : 7,265.40 = 2,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.15/7,265.40 = 2,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.15x = 7,265.40 × 2,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.15x = 15,037,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037,924.92/4,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.99

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