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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.24, 7,268.62 and 2,071.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.24, 7,268.62 and 2,071.93 is: 3,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.24 : 7,268.62 = 2,071.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.24/7,268.62 = 2,071.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.24x = 7,268.62 × 2,071.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.24x = 15,060,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060,035.49/4,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.21

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