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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.85, 7,270.03 and 2,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.85, 7,270.03 and 2,033.18 is: 3,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.85 : 7,270.03 = 2,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.85/7,270.03 = 2,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.85x = 7,270.03 × 2,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.85x = 14,781,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781,282.68/4,845.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.29

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