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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.70, 7,270.79 and 2,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.70, 7,270.79 and 2,073.38 is: 3,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.70 : 7,270.79 = 2,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.70/7,270.79 = 2,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.70x = 7,270.79 × 2,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.70x = 15,075,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,063.85/4,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.38

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