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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.72, 7,266.93 and 2,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.72, 7,266.93 and 2,070.55 is: 3,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.72 : 7,266.93 = 2,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.72/7,266.93 = 2,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.72x = 7,266.93 × 2,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.72x = 15,046,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,541.91/4,843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.40

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