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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.16, 7,265.82 and 2,071.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.16, 7,265.82 and 2,071.72 is: 3,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.16 : 7,265.82 = 2,071.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.16/7,265.82 = 2,071.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.16x = 7,265.82 × 2,071.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.16x = 15,052,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,744.61/4,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.76

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