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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.60, 7,263.55 and 2,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.60, 7,263.55 and 2,071.56 is: 3,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.60 : 7,263.55 = 2,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.60/7,263.55 = 2,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.60x = 7,263.55 × 2,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.60x = 15,046,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,879.64/4,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.55

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