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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.22, 7,261.62 and 2,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.22, 7,261.62 and 2,071.62 is: 3,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.22 : 7,261.62 = 2,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.22/7,261.62 = 2,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.22x = 7,261.62 × 2,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.22x = 15,043,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,317.22/4,844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.42

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