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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.43, 7,268.20 and 2,070.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.43, 7,268.20 and 2,070.37 is: 3,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.43 : 7,268.20 = 2,070.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.43/7,268.20 = 2,070.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.43x = 7,268.20 × 2,070.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.43x = 15,047,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,867.14/4,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.58

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