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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.42, 7,265.14 and 1,380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.42, 7,265.14 and 1,380.67 is: 2,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.42 : 7,265.14 = 1,380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.42/7,265.14 = 1,380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.42x = 7,265.14 × 1,380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.42x = 10,030,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,030,760.84/4,843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.01

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