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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.61, 7,267.68 and 2,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.61, 7,267.68 and 2,071.30 is: 3,107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.61 : 7,267.68 = 2,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.61/7,267.68 = 2,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.61x = 7,267.68 × 2,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.61x = 15,053,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,557.09/4,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.28

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