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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.93, 7,266.68 and 2,070.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.93, 7,266.68 and 2,070.63 is: 3,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.93 : 7,266.68 = 2,070.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.93/7,266.68 = 2,070.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.93x = 7,266.68 × 2,070.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.93x = 15,046,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,605.61/4,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.28

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