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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.92, 7,270.06 and 1,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.92, 7,270.06 and 1,383.18 is: 2,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.92 : 7,270.06 = 1,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.92/7,270.06 = 1,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.92x = 7,270.06 × 1,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.92x = 10,055,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055,801.59/4,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.11

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