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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.44, 7,263.36 and 2,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.44, 7,263.36 and 2,071.44 is: 3,106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.44 : 7,263.36 = 2,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.44/7,263.36 = 2,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.44x = 7,263.36 × 2,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.44x = 15,045,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,614.44/4,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.39

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