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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844, 7,266.09 and 1,381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844, 7,266.09 and 1,381.34 is: 2,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844 : 7,266.09 = 1,381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844/7,266.09 = 1,381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844x = 7,266.09 × 1,381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844x = 10,036,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,940.76/4,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.04

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