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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.42, 7,268.20 and 2,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.42, 7,268.20 and 2,070.12 is: 3,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.42 : 7,268.20 = 2,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.42/7,268.20 = 2,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.42x = 7,268.20 × 2,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.42x = 15,046,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,046.18/4,843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.49

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