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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.70, 7,268.40 and 2,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.70, 7,268.40 and 2,072.70 is: 3,109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.70 : 7,268.40 = 2,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.70/7,268.40 = 2,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.70x = 7,268.40 × 2,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.70x = 15,065,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,212.68/4,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.63

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