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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.82, 7,267.97 and 2,071.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.82, 7,267.97 and 2,071.50 is: 3,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.82 : 7,267.97 = 2,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.82/7,267.97 = 2,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.82x = 7,267.97 × 2,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.82x = 15,055,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,589.50/4,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.56

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