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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.28, 7,268.44 and 2,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.28, 7,268.44 and 2,072.24 is: 3,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.28 : 7,268.44 = 2,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.28/7,268.44 = 2,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.28x = 7,268.44 × 2,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.28x = 15,061,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,952.11/4,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.58

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