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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.87, 7,264.59 and 2,069.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.87, 7,264.59 and 2,069.17 is: 3,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.87 : 7,264.59 = 2,069.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.87/7,264.59 = 2,069.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.87x = 7,264.59 × 2,069.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.87x = 15,031,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031,671.69/4,843.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.24

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