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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.72, 7,268.43 and 2,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.72, 7,268.43 and 2,071.55 is: 3,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.72 : 7,268.43 = 2,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.72/7,268.43 = 2,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.72x = 7,268.43 × 2,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.72x = 15,056,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056,916.17/4,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.90

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